Yoruba Sonic — ‘a powerful tribute to the resilience and creativity of the African diaspora’

Yoruba Sonic was a performance event that formed part of the Glasgow International Festival. It was a vibrant and immersive event that beautifully blended academic research with a diverse mix of audio recordings, African dance, drumming, and live performances. The artists delivered captivating explorations of African knowledge systems and embodied cultural expressions. The event, supported by the University of Glasgow, offered a powerful tribute to the resilience and creativity of African and diaspora communities, making for an enriching and unforgettable experience.

Organised by curators and researchers Amina Lawal Agoro, Pelumi Odubanjo and Steveen Ulysse. Incorporating sonic elements, live sound and performance into a presentation of academic research, the project invited three artists; Yewande YoYo Odunubi, Dele Adeyemo, Ted Beaubrun, to respond to questions concerning African knowledge systems, indigenous language and oceanography, amongst others. 

Photo gallery by Karen Gordon