Sounds of the Living

The “Sounds of the Living” series of interventions at the Café Exchange explores the concept of living matter and of nature. Our understanding of the two has changed over time, as has the soundscape on planet Earth. Accordingly, natural sounds of non-biological elements such as the movements of wind, water, and earth have been continuously augmented by the sounds of living organisms and technology. Much in the way Anna Tsing proposes a “third nature” as a moment of awareness of the living activities of all beings, these sound performances take a closer look at our surroundings and the soundscapes of today.