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Endangered Voices Listening Trail

Voiced: The Festival for Endangered Languages

— ,Across the Centre
Headshot of an Asian man against a dim colourful background

Explore a sound trail of endangered languages in hidden spaces across the Barbican, created by sonic artist Jamie Perera.

Discover a unique audio treasure hunt that invites deep listening at the hidden corners of the Barbican. Created by sound artist Jamie Perera, this self-guided trail leads you to discreet audio beacons gently broadcasting endangered languages. Visitors are encouraged to seek out these sonic moments, pausing to share space with vanishing voices in quiet, often unnoticed corners. It’s an invitation to lend their ears, reflect and connect with cultures and languages at risk of being forgotten. 

Finally, at the centre of the audio trail is an installation where you can hear 'Babel Reclaimed', an ocean of endangered languages moving around the world.

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Visitor information:
To experience the listening trail, you will need headphones and a smartphone or device that can scan QR codes.

Ticket prices

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About the artist

Jamie Perera is an Asian mixed heritage composer, sound artist and producer from East London. His work is inspired by transformation in the Anthropocene, with themes that juxtapose nature, people, places and timescales. Through music, performances and installations he explores radical deconstruction, re-imagining and reclamation.

 

All audio and pictures are courtesy of the Endangered Languages Archive.

Across the Centre

Location
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
​​​​​​​The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.