How The Covid-19 Pandemic Has Changed City Sounds
‘Cities And Memory’, a globally crowd-sourced art project, is helping chart the evolutionary change affecting our aural lives following the Covid-19 outbreak
Sound Of Cities: The Musical Memories Of Old Beijing
The Shijia Hutong Museum in Beijing is taking visitors on a journey through the city’s past via an innovative sound installation by artist Colin Siyuan Chinnery, which replays distinctive sounds of daily life from decades long ago.
Sound Of Cities: The Jukebox That Plays True-Blue London Tunes
Susan Hiller’s London Jukebox paints a beautiful illustration about the British capital, through prominent songs the city has inspired over the course of history
Sound Of Cities: The Melodic Cacophony Of Thailand’s Operatic Markets
As an immersive multi-screen installation, "Opera Of Kard" transported audiences into the bustling markets of northern Thailand. Artist Arnont Nongyao reveals more about his audio visual work, which was seen at the Singapore Biennale 2019.
SOL Series: Love Music? There Is More To Seville Than Just Flamenco
While the city of Seville is known for its flamenco, there are still plenty of other activities that music lovers can immerse themselves in when visiting this capital of Andalusia.
SOL Series: Explore Havana To The Tune Of Ernest Hemingway’s Legacy
Exploring the unknown broadens your perspective and opens your eyes to a different side of the world. This month, Sound Of Life takes you to the City of Columns and Ernest Hemingway's source of inspiration – Havana.
SOL Series: An Exploration Of Paris For Music Lovers
The city of lights isn’t just for lovebirds on their honeymoon – it’s a haven for music lovers who appreciate the amalgamation of contrasts: glossy and gritty, new and old, polished and rough.
Sounding Off On Spirituality: Exploring Chanting In Different Cultures
We take a closer look at why chants seem to figure in all spiritual practices. The act of it seemingly takes practitioners into another plane or state of mind, and is good for health. Or is it just a figment of their expectations?
SOL Series: A Guide Of Places To Visit In Brussels For Music Lovers
Brussels is one of the most exciting cities for music lovers, from the educational instruments museum to a concert venue built around a gorgeous botanic garden.
The Evolution Of Music Festivals: What Lies Beyond Glastonbury Or Coachella?
How can we expect mainstream music festivals to change in the coming years? Here’s a look at Oya Festival, We Love Green and Boomtown, all lesser-known events that put sustainability, technology and new experiences at the forefront.