The Symphony of Abandoned Objects

We warmly invite kids and young adults to the workshop "The Symphony of Abandoned Objects" with the musician and artist Dudù Kouate. Exploring the musical potential hidden within abandoned objects is the goal of this workshop. Through the practice of making instruments with recycled materials we will transform discarded objects into unique musical instruments, opening the doors to new adventures and discoveries.

The aim of the workshop is to raise awareness of the importance of music as a universal language that brings together diverse cultures and welcomes everyone's contribution; foster collaboration among youth to achieve a common goal; stimulate creativity and environmental awareness through observation and intuition.

We will delve into the world of wild lutherie which means making instruments with recycled materials: we will identify and collect discarded materials, with a preference for those that produce sounds. We will dive into creative construction of unique musical instruments, research and experiment to obtain innovative sounds. We will also classify instruments based on their family.

DUDÙ KOUATE born in Dakar, Senegal, hails from a family of griots, inheriting a rich musical tradition. Since 1988, he has showcased his talent worldwide, mastering over 200 traditional African instruments. As a key member of the Art Ensemble of Chicago since 2017, he has recorded albums and graced prestigious stages as The Carnegie hall NY and many others around the globe. Based in Berlin after three decades in Italy, he conducts educational workshops internationally and collaborates with cultural institutions. His music, blending Afro free jazz with diverse influences, notably demonstrated in his acclaimed album Africation, reflects his modern reinterpretation of griot traditions, while his versatility extends to cinema, theater, performance and poetry projects.