Voices

Cities and Memory - remixing the world

"What drew me to apply for the Migration Sounds project in the first place were my own experiences of constantly moving. States, cities, areas and apartments, there have been many over the last two decades. However, this has always come from a position of privilege.
"In recent years, as humanitarian crises have become more frequent, I have become deeply contemplative about acknowledging this privilege. I rarely speak about these issues or post on social media about the atrocities and hardships that people around the world are facing—people who have lost their lives, homes, and families.
"For many, migration is not a choice but a matter of survival. The field recording I worked with brought these issues to the forefront while also showcasing the resilience of the human spirit. They highlighted how people can come together, regardless of their past, for the greater good. I wanted to create a track that incorporated these voices, serving as a constant reminder of my privilege, the struggles faced by people worldwide, and the resilience and humanity that persist in the face of adversity."
Made for Ukraine event reimagined by Sourya Sen.
Part of the Migration Sounds project, the world’s first collection of the sounds of human migration.
For more information and to explore the project, see https://www.citiesandmemory.com/migration