fingers like feet

flutter as float

or stamp along their way

one thing follows another

A study of the unseen, unsound, unsuspecting, unsustainable, unstable.

BlackKaji is a project created by Ujikaji and The Observatory.

Artists:

Silvia Tarozzi & Deborah Walker and the SRMC String Ensemble

sl_owtalk x Very Shy Gurl

Už jsme doma

Doors Open 1930

Performance Starts 2000

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Silvia Tarozzi (violin) and Deborah Walker (cello) have been collaborating since 2003, exploring various musical forms alongside composers and improvisers. Their work is marked by a deep interplay, focusing on the acoustic attributes of their instruments and seeking new expressions through tunings, gestures, and sound. They have worked together in numerous musical projects and are frequently invited to international venues and festivals.

*Their participation is supported by the Embassy of Italy in Singapore and ATER Emilia-Romagna. Special thanks to the Singapore Raffles Music College String Ensemble.

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sl_owtalk is a drum and synth duo based in Singapore, known for their exploration of oscillators and percussive rhythms, creating harsh sonic dissonance.

Very Shy Gurl, led by Noor Effendy Ibrahim, is a collaborative art collective engaging with themes of violence and tenderness within domestic spaces through performance and design methodologies. Effendy has been an influential figure in the Singapore arts scene since 1991 and has held various prominent artistic and educational roles.

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UŽ JSME DOMA is a punk avant-garde band from the Czech Republic, established in 1985. They are known for their unique sound characterized by urgent punk energy, complex compositions, and humorous live performances. Heavily influenced by the Rock in Opposition scene, they have successfully toured internationally, representing the Czech Republic in over 3000 shows across 45 countries. This marks their first performance in Singapore.

Band members:
Miroslav Wanek – guitar, keyboard, lead vocals, author of all music and lyrics
Pepa Červinka – bass, back vocals
Adam Tomášek – trumpet, back vocals
Vojtěch Bořil – drums
Martin Velíšek – brushes (non travelling, non playing)

*Už jsme doma's participation is kindly supported by the Czech Ministry of Culture.