Author: eme isaza
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Literature as Sound Studies
New book at Bloomsbury edited by yasser elhariry and Liesl Yamaguchi. “Literature as Sound Studies identifies literature as a site of sonic invention and reconfiguration, contributing a range of terms, models, and methods for attending to sound. Considering literary works drawn…
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Call for Papers @ JSS: Radical Organizing
The Journal of Sonic Studies (JSS) has a new call for contributions to a special issue addressing radical organizing and sonic practice. Here’s the full info: A “radicle” is the first part of a seedling to emerge, the beginnings of…
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The Gender of Sound
Silver Press keeps expanding its sonic gem catalog. After Quantum Listening and Bodies of Sound, they published The Gender of Sound, by Anne Carson. Human history is filled with unacceptable sounds: high-pitched voices, gossip, talkativeness, hysteria, wailing and ritual shouts.…
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Beyond the Noise
In a world overwhelmed by noise, we have forgotten how to truly listen. Beyond the Noise follows Agata, a sound therapist who uses singing bowls and vibrational frequencies to guide people back to themselves. Through her practice, we explore how…
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Poetics of Listening
New book: Poetcis of Listening by Brandon LaBelle @ Bloomsbury “In Poetics of Listening, renowned sound studies scholar Brandon LaBelle brings critical attention to listening as a practice, one that can wield significant impact onto individual, interpersonal and community wellbeing. From…
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Sound Ecologies & Ways of Listening
The Institute for Postnatural Studies has a wonderful new seminar coming soon called Sound Ecologies and Ways of Listening, coordinated by co-founder Yuri Tuma and special guest Natasha Thembiso Ruwona. It’s a virtual seminar consisting of 6 sessions to happen…