KOTODAMA

KOTODAMA
A new series

28 November | studio dB

For its first edition, KOTODAMA presents:

HIROMU SEIFERT LOTUS TRIO – Live Music
The live project of renowned Japanese-German drummer and multi-instrumentalist Hiromu Seifert combines Alternative Jazz, Urban Beats, Contemporary Classical and Avant-Garde. Blending powerful compositions, honest songwriting and spontaneous improvisation, the trio creates a multifaceted sound that transcends musical boundaries and opens up new sonic spaces.

IZUMI YAMAMOTO – Live Set / AV
Berlin-based musician, composer and sound artist Izumi Yamamoto explores the intersections of ambient music, experimental sound, classical composition and jazz. Shaped by atmosphere, texture and attentive listening, his work creates immersive sonic experiences that move between composed structures and spontaneous improvisation.
For KOTODAMA, Izumi Yamamoto and visual artist Lukas Ruoff present the premiere of a new audio-visual collaboration, bringing sound and image together in a shared artistic exploration.

YURIKA S. YAMAMOTO – Dance / Performance
For KOTODAMA, she presents excerpts from her ongoing collaboration with Dan Xu. Through movement and dance, she explores the intimacy between humans and machines. A body imitating a machine imitating a body. Between mimesis and malfunction, closeness and absurdity, the work questions who is mirroring whom, until the distinction begins to dissolve.

KEN OKUDA – DJ Set
Berlin-based selector, music journalist and researcher, Ken Okuda draws inspiration from all styles of dance music. As co-founder of the collective, sound system and label SHUSH, he brings a soulful touch to Berlin's dancefloors. Dedicated to vinyl and always attentive to contemporary sounds, his sets move freely across genres and rhythms, creating unexpected musical connections.

LUKAS RUOFF (Ungrid) – Visuals / AV
Communication designer focusing on generative and motion design, Lukas Ruoff develops visual concepts for cultural projects at the intersection of music, education and technology. Together with Izumi Yamamoto, he presents the premiere of a new audio-visual collaboration at KOTODAMA.
28 November
studio dB