8 June 2025 – 4 January 2026

Afrosonica : Guided Tour

Afrosonica – Soundscapes is an immersive exhibition exploring the deep cultural significance of sound and music in African societies and their diasporas. Through historical and contemporary perspectives, it highlights the power of sound as a bridge between memory, identity, and transformation. Featuring a diverse collection of instruments, archival recordings, and contemporary installations, the exhibition invites visitors on a multisensory journey where music connects the past and present, the human and the spiritual.

In French.

Boulevard Carl-Vogt 65,
1205 Genève
Photo Credit: © Ntshepe Tsekere Bopape
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Photo Credit: © Ntshepe Tsekere Bopape

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