
Photo by Lea Konigson
Lou Drago believes in the transformative potential of sound and the importance of deep listening, whether that is listening to each other, our needs, to the more-than-human or to the sounds all around us. Their creative work takes various shapes, yet frequently employs sounds, words, ritual objects, other beings and affective experiences. They create intentional environments to host 'listening occasions' drawing connections between the transformative potential of sound, the necessity for collectivity and solidarity during neoliberal times, queer-anti-racist-feminisms, meditation and related theories.
Since 2017 they have been curating and hosting t r a n s i e n c e, an ambient, experimental, drone and experient focused show on Cashmere Radio, Berlin. Each month a different guest responds to the brief of creating an anxiety-alleviating temporary suspension of reality. In 2021 together with marum, they founded infinity rug a collective who shape space for community, collectivity and healing through expanded listening sessions. In their sonic seances they weave together music, poetry, other spoken word impulses, somatic practices, performative interventions, film screenings, installation, tea ceremonies and other sensorial delights.
Lou Drago will be a part of the all-night Mimer performance/installation Here, a nut falls twice.