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Ear Expansion PodcastAuthor: LaMont Hamilton
Ear Expansion Podcast is a multi-part series of recorded, long form conversations between host LaMont Hamilton and various artists of color working in all aspects of sound. This podcast aims to highlight artists who are invested in the idea of making art that extends the listening experience. Traditionally this has been described as sound art or experimental work. Ear Expansion Podcast; however, hopes to advocate for a new descriptive language- aural art. Aural Art is a move away from less defined terms such as ambient or experimental in order to specify art made for the hearing body- both the act of listening and its somatic extension. Language: en Genres: Arts, Music, Music Commentary, Performing Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ear Expansion with Nour Sokhon
Episode 66
Sunday, 8 February, 2026
In this episode of Ear Expansion, host LaMont Hamilton engages in a deep and reflective conversation with sound artist Nour Sokhon. They discuss Nour's journey from visual arts to sound, driven by a desire to capture and archive fleeting moments and memories through soundscapes. Nour shares her personal experiences and the impact of growing up in ever-changing Lebanon and Dubai, which influenced her fascination with capturing vanishing moments. The conversation delves into various projects, including 'Rectification of the Wretched' and 'Louder than Words,' which focus on collective memory and preserving narratives through sound. Nour talks about the emotional and cultural weight of her work, using everyday objects and recording techniques to create immersive soundscapes. They also explore her collaborative piece 'Onion is Definitely Tears,' which uses the onion as a metaphor for layered memories and emotions. The discussion touches on themes of migration and displacement, particularly in the context of the Lebanese diaspora. Nour's work emerges as an ongoing act of witnessing, processing trauma, and maintaining a connection between those who have left Lebanon and their homeland. The episode highlights Nour's innovative approach to sound, memory, and the power of collective narratives in reshaping identities and preserving histories.
