THINGS YOU MIGHT HEAR BETWEEN 5:00 – 5:30PM
Calming home commute
St Clement Danes chimes 1700 across Voiceline
Nyokabi Kariũki: Feeling Body
Feeling Body is part of a series of pieces reflecting on the physical and psychological experiences during and after an extended period of illness (long-COVID). The work draws on multiple symbolisms, from The Nine of Swords in the Minor Arcana, to the undercurrent of water, where long baths were a point of solace during the experience of debilitating symptoms. Interspersed with perspectives of internal and external interactions, voiced by the composer in multiple ways as well as a by Kiswahili text-to-speech voice, and with additional sounds from performers Yaz Lancaster (voice, violin) & Michael O’Callaghan (trumpet), the piece blurs the lines between a perspective from the time of illness and one in retrospect, underlining an inevitable consequence of illness: how it arrests, irreversibly, one’s awareness of their living body. It forms part of Nyokabi Kariũki’s upcoming album FEELING BODY, out on 3rd March on cmntx records.
Feeling Body forms part of our recurring series of miniature audio-works for Radio 3's home for adventurous radio-making - Between the Ears. In this series, five audio-makers from around the world were invited to choose a card from the tarot deck as a creative prompt for their idea.
Nyokabi Kariũki is a Kenyan composer and sound artist. Illuminated by musical sensibilities from her African upbringing, Nyokabi shares a unique artistic voice spanning across various genres — from classical contemporary to sound art, film, and explorations into (East) African musical traditions. Her works have been experienced in various contexts around the world, from audio art festivals (including the Hearsay International Audio Festival, where she received the 2021 Hearsay ‘Art’ Award), to performances by acclaimed ensembles like Third Coast Percussion and Cello Octet Amsterdam.
First broadcast 16th November 2022, BBC Radio 3
Produced and composed by Nyokabi Kariũki
‘St Clement Rings Out, pt. 2’: A 39 channel spatial composition by Nick Ryan created from the recordings of the Bells of St Clement Danes Church.
Stress is a common feature of urban life, with many people reporting high levels of stress due to the fast pace and pressures of city living. Urban environments are often crowded, noisy, and chaotic, which can be overwhelming for some people. Additionally, the demands of work and financial pressures can contribute to stress in cities. Urban residents may also feel disconnected from nature and community, leading to feelings of isolation and loneliness. To combat stress in urban environments, many cities are implementing programs to promote mental health and wellbeing, such as green spaces and community events.
THINGS YOU MIGHT HEAR BETWEEN 5:00 – 5:30PM
Calming home commute
St Clement Danes chimes 1700 across Voiceline
Nyokabi Kariũki: Feeling Body
Feeling Body is part of a series of pieces reflecting on the physical and psychological experiences during and after an extended period of illness (long-COVID). The work draws on multiple symbolisms, from The Nine of Swords in the Minor Arcana, to the undercurrent of water, where long baths were a point of solace during the experience of debilitating symptoms. Interspersed with perspectives of internal and external interactions, voiced by the composer in multiple ways as well as a by Kiswahili text-to-speech voice, and with additional sounds from performers Yaz Lancaster (voice, violin) & Michael O’Callaghan (trumpet), the piece blurs the lines between a perspective from the time of illness and one in retrospect, underlining an inevitable consequence of illness: how it arrests, irreversibly, one’s awareness of their living body. It forms part of Nyokabi Kariũki’s upcoming album FEELING BODY, out on 3rd March on cmntx records.
Feeling Body forms part of our recurring series of miniature audio-works for Radio 3's home for adventurous radio-making - Between the Ears. In this series, five audio-makers from around the world were invited to choose a card from the tarot deck as a creative prompt for their idea.
Nyokabi Kariũki is a Kenyan composer and sound artist. Illuminated by musical sensibilities from her African upbringing, Nyokabi shares a unique artistic voice spanning across various genres — from classical contemporary to sound art, film, and explorations into (East) African musical traditions. Her works have been experienced in various contexts around the world, from audio art festivals (including the Hearsay International Audio Festival, where she received the 2021 Hearsay ‘Art’ Award), to performances by acclaimed ensembles like Third Coast Percussion and Cello Octet Amsterdam.
First broadcast 16th November 2022, BBC Radio 3
Produced and composed by Nyokabi Kariũki
‘St Clement Rings Out, pt. 2’: A 39 channel spatial composition by Nick Ryan created from the recordings of the Bells of St Clement Danes Church.
Stress is a common feature of urban life, with many people reporting high levels of stress due to the fast pace and pressures of city living. Urban environments are often crowded, noisy, and chaotic, which can be overwhelming for some people. Additionally, the demands of work and financial pressures can contribute to stress in cities. Urban residents may also feel disconnected from nature and community, leading to feelings of isolation and loneliness. To combat stress in urban environments, many cities are implementing programs to promote mental health and wellbeing, such as green spaces and community events.