Ear Expansion with Jay Afrisando

In this episode of Ear Expansion, host LaMont Hamilton is in conversation with anti-disciplinary artist Jay Afrisando. The discussion spans Afrisando’s journey from early experiments with the guitar and Sibelius to exploring sonic innovations with traditional Indonesian instruments like the saluang and angklung. They delve into the interplay between tradition and innovation, aural diversity as a foundation for inclusive sonic practices, and multisensory approaches that redefine listening. Afrisando shares insights into reimagining cultural identities through sound, using constraints to inspire creativity, and addressing access through works like Embodied Music Club and Aural Architecture. This conversation offers a profound exploration of how sound, identity, and access intersect in the evolving field of auditory arts.

A Closed Captioned video of this episode is available here: https://vimeo.com/1072317024/c98e80a870