Residencies
Rendez-Vous
Fontainhas
Despite the difficult, strange, and disorienting times of the pandemic, there have been pockets of communal oxygen and in the realm of affection. The Temporary Autonomous Zones (TAZs), a term coined by Hakim Bey in 1991 to describe temporary, semi-anonymous, self-organized social spaces created and maintained by individuals or groups for specific goals or activities, have never been more relevant, timely, and above all, necessary. In this context, where we have been involuntarily involved, a TAZ spontaneously emerged in the form of the Bananeira community gardens in the historic Fontainhas neighborhood, driven by a community desire, the rejection of all forms of power and authority, and the humble creation of new social and cultural models based on autonomy and self-determination.Artists: The Nakibembe Xylophone GroupTeam: Joaquim Durães - Artistic DirectionLuís Sobreiro - Film Direction Duarte Ferreira - SoundPedro Monteiro - Production
—This rendez-vous was recorded on the 30th day of october of 2021 in Fontainhas, Porto.
The Nakibembe Xylophone Troupe hails from Uganda, known for singing and performing on a large ensemble instrument called the embaire, crafting hypnotic and joyful music. Having greatly expanded their audience following an acclaimed performance at Nyege Nyege Festival, they are one of the few remaining groups playing the embaire. The embaire is a large wooden xylophone played by up to eight musicians simultaneously, who weave together polyrhythmic short melodic phrases. Ensemble members may also sing in unison or in call and response, playing with other percussive instruments to keep the tempo. The results are ecstatic compositions that flow endlessly, creating waves of coalescing grooves.
