Always shaping and being at the forefront of the latest music coming from the global music scene, the Red Bull Music Academy has hand selected some of the leading artists in the Middle East and Africa region and ties them into a two-day celebration of musical styles that features acts from the worlds two biggest… Continue reading 2 Nights Underground
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The Kuwaiti World of Music
For the first time ever in Kuwait, thirty young local artists gathered under one roof at Sadu House, Sharq to collaborate and participate in the first Red Bull Music Academy Kuwait session. The purpose of the academy was to gather musicians, composers, producers and vocalists and give them the opportunity to experience workshops, talks and… Continue reading The Kuwaiti World of Music
WiFi Orchestra In New York City
A group of nine street musicians formed an Orchestra by using WiFi service at subway stations in New York City. The musicians connected with composer Ljova, located in Bryant Park to lead their remote orchestra. The composer conducted the musicians using 9 different laptops in front of him. He led them in a performance of “Signal… Continue reading WiFi Orchestra In New York City
Electronic System Turns Human Face Into an Instrument
Japanese artist Daito Manabe works on a experimental music performance system that uses electrical sensors to either transmit music into muscular twitches or control music by facial movements. Taking the role of programmer, designer, DJ, VJ, and composer on each of his projects, Manabe experiment with myoelectric sensors to turn people’s faces into human drum machine. Watch some of Manabe’s test… Continue reading Electronic System Turns Human Face Into an Instrument