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This project delves into the profound essence of sound and language, investigating their transformative power as mediums that transcend time, geography, and space to deliver messages of liberation. Music drawn from ancestorial knowledge, forged in the knowledge born of struggle, harnessing the spirit to inspire and unite oppressed populations worldwide, motivating them to rise against tyrannical forces. Through the evocative works of Abdullah Ibrahim, a legendary South African jazz musician, whose works serve as a conduit for conveying a spirit of freedom. This project aims to channel a spirit of emancipation into contemporary expressions of spoken word, poetry, and projection mapping. By doing so, it aims to transforms historical resistance into a vibrant, relevant force that resonates with the challenges and aspirations of today’s global landscape.