Submerged in Sound: An Asé Aperture Listening Experience

Led by Darrien Williamson of Asé Aperture and creator of Dem Deya Sound featuring Detroit legend Sinistarr, and hosted by Drexciya: Into the Deep curator Sierra Jeter, this experience highlights rare and historically significant records and examines how bass, sound system culture, Black electronic music and Black musical futurism have shaped global music movements. We’ll also deep dive into records as historical artifacts, each one a drop in the ocean of Afrofuturism.

In Black electronic music cultures and sound, from house, techno, dub, ghettotech, footwork, and other forms, the dance floor functions as a sacred space. Historically, Black communities have used dance and music as tools to process and heal trauma, from slavery to systemic oppression. The dance floor becomes a site of embodied liberation, allowing for psychological and spiritual restoration.

The central theme is sonic legacy—artists creating music to shape a better world for future generations.

The program combines:

• HiFi vinyl listening experience on a handbuilt sound system
• African diasporic storytelling within the exhibition
• Expertise, historical context, lived experience and commentary from Sinisstarr and Darrien Williamson
• DJ sets by Sinistarr and Scarien
• Hosted by Sierra Jeter

Seating is provided and ADA accessible areas will be available. The space will be dimly lit with overhead lights and gallery spotlights on artwork. While this event takes place within a visual art exhibition, this event is primarily sound-based; those with limited hearing or hearing impairment may find some works difficult to engage with directly. The event will feature deep bass sounds, a variety of musical genres, and live DJ sets on both vinyl and digital speakers outputs.

Union Hall is located inside the first floor of The Coloradan in downtown Denver at 1750 Wewatta Street, Suite 144. There are two ground floor entrances to the building equipped with power assist doors and all public areas are wheelchair accessible. Street parking is available along Wewatta Street. Paid public parking is located in the building garage with an entrance on the corner of Wewatta Street and 18th Street, with wheelchair accessible spaces. Union Hall is located directly next to the Union Station train tracks, providing access to a variety of public transportation options including the bus, light rail, train, and ride shares. If you have trouble locating us on the day of the event call us at (720) 927-4033.

Darrien Williamson is the builder and owner of Dem Deya Sound System, a small group of friends who throw events surrounding the message behind reggae roots music. From building speakers to making music, Darrien has crafted unique ways to bring people together through the lens of dub music and beyond. Tapping into the science of design more, he's focused on making speakers , and furniture pieces and more thru a forthcoming practice called Asé Continuum: A practice focused on the power to create. Recent projects include setting up the DJ space at Malinche Audio Bar and La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal.

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/scarienofficial // Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demdeyasound/

Sinistarr [Detroit, Michigan / Denver, Colorado]Sinistarr is among the most interesting and exciting names to hit the dance music world. He is known as an innovative and consistent producer, and a skilled and adventurous DJ. Sinistarr's sound is an authentic extension of his Detroit roots and the pure talent he possesses, deftly exploring the soul of yesteryear in a modern context. His sound began in the world of Drum & Bass as early as 2007, gaining releases across the board on the genre's top labels at an early level. As his production prowess grew, his music branched out into many different tempos while maintaining a unique sound, exploring the outer realms of Footwork, Jungle, and Techno. His most recent works are currently out on Exit Records, Hooversound, Defrostatica and International Chrome.

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sinistarr // Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sinistarr_/

Sierra Jeter is an Afro-Indegenous multidisciplinary artist, ancestral medicine practitioner and storyteller based in Denver, CO, USA. Her work incorporates a range of mediums including photography, videography, acrylic pouring, immersive installations and storytelling-driven work, inviting reflection and transformation. With an extensive background and training in visual arts and organizing for collective liberation, she blends modern tools with visual art to help her community, artists and wellness professionals heal, express and create meaningful experiences. As an Afro-indegenous artist, she feels a deep responsibility to honor her ancestors and use her gifts in service of truth, justice, and collective liberation. Her work centers the legacies and experiences of Black and Brown beloveds.

Images courtesy of Darrien Williamson, Helen Yoseph, and Raymundo Muñoz.

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Union Hall Art Space, 1750 Wewatta Street, Denver, United States

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