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Sounds from the Sea
Music powerfully conveys stories of migration across the Mediterranean, capturing journeys by sea, experiences of exile, and the search for refuge. By creating and sharing songs and sounds, participants will build empathy and deepen their understanding of migration’s human dimension.
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Sounds from the Sea
Music powerfully conveys stories of migration across the Mediterranean, capturing journeys by sea, experiences of exile, and the search for refuge. By creating and sharing songs and sounds, participants will build empathy and deepen their understanding of migration’s human dimension.
This workshop explores the powerful role of African music in telling stories of migration across the Mediterranean. Drawing from traditional rhythms, contemporary sounds, and songs of resilience, participants will engage with music that evokes sea journeys, experiences of exile, and the search for refuge. Through listening, creating, and sharing music together, the workshop will highlight the ways African musical traditions carry memory, identity, and hope, while fostering deeper empathy and understanding of migration’s human stories.
© Vana Ba
© Vana Ba
Vana Ba Afrika
Vana Ba Afrika (which means “Children of Africa” in the Shona language of Zimbabwe) is a non-profit cultural association active in Athens since 2013, made up of first- and second-generation migrants, refugees, Afro-Greeks, and friends of African culture. Its mission is to promote the richness of African cultures through music, dance, crafts, gastronomy, traditional workshops, as well as charitable initiatives such as building a school classroom in Mali or a water source in Ethiopia, in collaboration with local communities in Greece and Africa.
The association organizes major events in Athens, including the African Spring Festival, the Pan-African Festival, and Africa Day celebrations, which feature African dances, live music, storytelling, face-painting, food, crafts, and interactive activities for all ages.
With the vision of establishing an African cultural center in Athens, Vana Ba Afrika provides a space where people can share their stories, showcase African culture, and strengthen solidarity and intercultural dialogue.
Practical information
Address
E8 Gate, Port of Piraeus – Workshop room 1
Accessibility
Dates and times
Sunday, October 12, 12:00 to 14:00
Safety
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EXPERIENCES On board
Immersive exhibition "Présentes
Created with the exceptional collaboration of the Musée du Louvre, this exhibition highlights female figures in Mediterranean civilization, thanks to the digitization and modeling of part of the Louvre's collections. A two-stage experience: an introductory film to provide context, followed by an immersive experience in a 16-meter-long tunnel covered by 120 m2 of LED screens.
A sound journey through the Mediterranean
An immersive sound experience designed by Ircam, inviting the public to explore the richness and diversity of the Mediterranean through headphones equipped with spatialized sound.
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© Elisa Von Brockdorff
The artists
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the boat is freely accessible on site. However, you can pre-book your time online on our website.
For reasons of safety and preservation of the boat, high heels and stilettos may not be worn on the boat.
The museum boat is open to all free of charge. To find out on which quay it will be moored, or to pre-book your slot, consult the page dedicated to your town.
Appropriate facilities have been set up on the Festival site for the reception and access of people with reduced mobility. The boat is equipped with a 1m-wide ramp, accessible to people with reduced mobility, but may require the accompaniment of a third party due to its gradient of over 6%. Access to the aft deck and immersive exhibition is possible. However, the upper deck is not accessible. Please inform us in advance of any special accessibility requirements, so that we can make the necessary arrangements.