The Ethnography Museum of Geneva (MEG) is housed in a remarkable contemporary building in the Plainpalais district. The MEG’s primary focus lies in the exploration of global societal and environmental issues, drawing from its rich collection of objects and documents representing cultures from all five continents. MEG offers original guided tours and engaging events for a diverse audience.
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.
Join Myriam Boucris for an audio journey through the Afrosonica – Soundscapes exhibition. Open to all, this experience combines music, dance, and storytelling for a sensory immersion where sound becomes a tool for memory and transformation.
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. Ages 4 and up.
Join an introductory Azonto dance workshop set amidst the Afrosonica-Soundscapes exhibit. This vibrant Ghanaian dance, known for its humor and creativity, encourages joyful expression inspired by everyday life. Led by Loubna, an enthusiastic dancer specializing in Afro-urban and freestyle movements, the workshop welcomes adults and children aged 8 and up.
The MEG welcomes multi-instrumentalist Satch Hoyt for a live musical performance, Un-Muting, as part of the Afrosonica – Soundscapes exhibition. This immersive performance explores the role of music in African societies and their diasporas. Hoyt weaves together sounds from ancient African instruments, colonial-era recordings, and his own experimental soundscapes to craft a new, inclusive cultural identity for the Black community. A collaboration between La Bâtie and MEG, this event offers a sonic mapping of African diasporas, merging past and future, reality and imagination.
A sensory journey invites children to explore the world of Afrosonica – Sound Landscapes. This immersive exhibition uses games, stories, and hands-on experiences to highlight the significance of sound and music in Africa and its diasporas, featuring instruments, recorded sounds, and modern installations.
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. Ages 4 to 5.
In celebration of the European Heritage Days, the MEG presents the immersive exhibition “Afrosonica – Soundscapes,” which delves into the influence of sound and music in African societies and their diasporas. Explore instruments, sound archives, and contemporary installations highlighting sound as a bridge for connection and memory. This year, the theme addresses “Architectural Stories,” focusing on inclusivity and the representation of the heritage of minorities and marginalized groups.
In French.
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