Sound Series: Soy Sos with PVKVSV: Dub Corridor

Our Sound Series is pleased to partner with PearlArts, a multidisciplinary arts organization in Pittsburgh (founded by choreographer Staycee Pearl and sound designer/producer Herman Pearl), on a monthly summer series focused on the reggae offshoots/evolutions of dub, roots, dancehall, sound system culture and beyond. Each collaboration will be a different take on these elements, drawing from prepared materials and improvisations.

We welcome Soy Sos (aka Herman Pearl) and collaborator PVKVSV (aka Hussein Pwono) for a special site specific performance, Dub Corridor, developed with our renovated side alley, Silver Street, in mind. The duo will experiment with the unique acoustics of this intimate urban alley turned patio/beer garden, with an exploratory, electronic, beat-driven, and dub-inspired set for a relaxed, outdoor summer evening. This performance is an extension of PearlArts’ SYNCHRONIZED: with Soy Sos series.

PVKVSV (aka Hussein Pwono) is a Congolese-American artist, beatmaker, DJ and emerging producer from Pittsburgh, PA. He expands on jazz and hip hop roots & incorporates electronic elements and samples from music that moves- bossa nova, flamenco, and Italian film scores are just a few sources of inspiration, but influence can be found anywhere, and the artist leaves no stone unturned.

Herman Pearl/Soy Sos is a sound designer, audio engineer, and producer. He sees sound as an actual physical force, literally moving the air around and through us. This was impressed upon him in his early encounters with Jamaican sound system, dub and bass culture in the late 80s. It informs everything he does from the composition, production, and mixing of the music to the design and configuration of the playback systems for performances.

• Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
• This performance is primarily standing room only. Limited seating is available upon advance request. We are committed to offering inclusive, engaging experiences for people of all abilities. To request accommodations to enhance your visit, please contact access@warhol.org or call 412.237.8354.