Quantum Vibrations, curated by USC Professor and Chair in Cross-Cultural Communication, Vice Provost for the Arts, and 2016 MacArthur Fellow Josh Kun, is a free, four-part music series that will explore the intersections of art and science through music and sound. Borrowing its title from legendary composer and music theorist Pauline Oliveros’ idea of “quantum listening,” or “listening in order to attune to our bodies, the earth and one another in an increasingly loud and noisy world,” the series engages with artists who consider music in scientific contexts and use music to explore scientific questions. Held over four dates in October and November 2024, Quantum Vibrations will include musical meditations on nuclear research, desert biomes, speculative world making, and non-human music makers and feature world renowned artists.

BLACK QUANTUM FUTURISM

Artists: Black Quantum Futurism + Nicole Mitchell

Date: October 4, 2024, 6 - 9 pm; performance at 8 pm

Venue: Audubon Center, Debs Park, 4700 Griffin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90031

QUANTUM PRELUDES

Artists: Tania Candiani with Rogelio Sosa + supporting artists

Date: October 17, 2024, 7 pm

Venue: Harold M. Williams Auditorium, The Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049

A SONG ON THE MEADOW IS A SONG IN THE CITY

Artists: Quetzal and La Familia Gutiérrez

Date: Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, 7 – 8:30 pm

Venue: La Brea Tar Pits, 5801 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90036

A DAY OF QUANTUM LISTENING

Artists: Claire Chase + guests

Date: November 17, 2024, 4 - 7 pm

Venue: The Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 South Lucerne Boulevard, Los Angeles 90005