[Umoya] The Listening Field

At the Sufi Temple in Newlands: together PURE, Denise Onen and Botanicas weave textures, resonance and atmosphere, into an immersive sonic journey that lingers between the earthly and the unseen.

In a world shaped by division, displacement, and the relentless weight of unfolding events, many of us are carrying more than words can hold. It is perhaps now, more than ever, that we need spaces where we can gather…gently. Where listening becomes an act of care, and where we can remember our shared humanity beyond the noise that so often asks us to harden our hearts.

Participants are welcome to lie down on yoga mats with blankets and pillows, allowing the body to fully rest while the sound unfolds. Chairs are also available for those who prefer to sit. Space is intentionally limited to maintain the intimate nature of the gathering.

PURE is a mother, transdisciplinary artist, facilitator and activist, whose practice scopes across ecological sonic systems, sound art, field recording, afrofuturism and somatics. Drawing from animistic traditions, they explore the relational interplay between more-than-human entities and the natural world. By approaching the landscape as a sentient presence, it resists reductionist views of nature.

Denise Onen is an audio alchemist and sonic cultural practitioner. Onen collaborates globally, crafting sound for film, theatre, and art installations.

Botanicas, an ambient sound and installation artist working at the intersection of ecological systems and sonic perception. Their practice explores the hidden acoustic dimensions of forests, oceans, and the living systems that connect them, unearthing the unseen layers of our environment through generative and biofeedback sound synthesis, site-responsive installations, and detailed field recordings.

__ Note that if you aren’t able to pay the full price for a ticket, please reach out to sagebotanicas@gmail.com to arrange for a discounted ticket as we would like to make this event accessible regardless of financial circumstances.