One Last Look: The Archives

Sat Apr 25 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-07:00

3311 72nd Ave | Oakland

Black American Sound System
Publisher/HostBlack American Sound System
One Last Look: The Archives
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Soul, Sonics, and Sound Systems — Artist Talk & Closing Exhibition
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ONE LAST LOOK: THE ARCHIVES
Soul, Sonics, and Sound Systems — Artist Talk & Closing Exhibition

Black American Sound System invites you to a final gathering in celebration of Soul, Sonics, and Sound Systems — a culminating moment honoring the sonic, cultural, and communal impact of the exhibition.

ONE LAST LOOK: THE ARCHIVES is an intimate closing experience centered on sound as memory, archive, and living practice.

This special evening features:
• A curated presentation of Black Bay Area soul and sonic archives
• Vinyl and CD listening selections from the exhibition
• Concert posters and visual ephemera
• A live Artist Talk by Deon Brown
• Community gathering rooted in music, reflection, and exchange

This is the final opportunity to experience the archival dimension of the work before it transitions into its next phase.

LOCATION
Streetlight Gallery
3311 72nd Street
Oakland, CA

DATE + TIME
Saturday, April 25, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Deon Brown is an Oakland-based artist, producer, and founder of Black American Sound System (BASS), a cultural platform dedicated to sound as a tool for healing, storytelling, and public engagement. His work bridges music, installation, and community ritual, creating immersive listening environments rooted in Black sonic traditions.

NOTES
• Limited capacity — early arrival recommended
• This is a listening-forward environment; please be mindful of the space and others
• Free and open to the public


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

3311 72nd Ave, 3311 72nd Avenue, Oakland, United States

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