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Novas Frequências x Fact: Barulhista x J.P. Cuenca – Descarrego YouTube footage and electroacoustic timbres combine on this piece from Brazilian festival Novas Frequências’s 2020 edition. In the second of a series of works from Brazilian festival Novas Frequências’s 2020 programme, Fact presents Descarrego, an original audiovisual work by sound artist Barulhista and writer/filmmaker J.P. Cuenca. In the piece, which takes place on a computer desktop, YouTube footage is assembled and juxtaposed over an atmospheric soundtrack. The duo says of the work: “The only way to be saved from the abyss is to look at it and probe it and lower it, as an antidote and ascesis. Then go up, down to the other side. Brazilian electroacoustic timbres, underground drones, Alva Noto playing capoeira.” ....
Novas Frequências x Fact: Aya Ibeji – KWEEN Share this: Novas Frequências x Fact: Aya Ibeji – KWEEN An audiovisual piece inspired by vogue from the Brazilian artist, originally shown as part of the Rio festival’s 2020 programme. Novas Frequências is Brazil’s most inquisitive music festival. Founded in 2011, the Rio de Janeiro-based event has played host to pioneering experimental artists from across the globe, inclusing William Basinski, RP Boo, Félicia Atkinson and many more. Last year, as the pandemic curtailed international travel, the festival – headed by director and curator Chico Dub – decided to change its format, switching live shows for filmed performances and audiovisual works. For the first time in its history, the festival’s programming featured 100% Brazilian artists. ....