Songs of the Living
Toshi Reagon created Songs of the Living as a way to center coming together, signing, and gathering with different creative expressions to find alignment with our living world. The musical experience draws inspiration from Octabia E. Butler’s “Parable of the Sower,” set in the year 2024. The novel prompts contemplation of “Technology of the Living”: the profound idea that we are the predecessors of the machines we engineer, setting the precedent for them.
As we grapple with the implications of AI on our lives, the legacy of The Parables Experience serves as a guiding light for the mission of Songs of the Living. This transformative event highlighted the importance of creating spaces for solidarity, where individuals can come together and ideas can thrive. From these critical dialogues emerges the Songs of the Living experience.
Are you ready to be part of this experience?
Songs of the Living extends an invitation to actively engage in the movement to reclaim the internet, aligning with our physical world, environment, and humanity. This invitation encourages exploration and centering your humanity in an age of advancing technology. In partnership with Toshi Reagon, Songs of the Living, is a musical experience blooming from a musical collaboration of local artists. Attendees will have the chance to experience our musical journey firsthand, adding another dimension to MozFest House Amsterdam.
Songs of the Living Rehearsal and Sign-Up Information
Mozilla Festival and Together & Dedicated present Songs of the Living Amsterdam: Experience a transformative musical journey with Toshi Reagon and BigLovely. Join us at Parallel for an unforgettable evening celebrating the power of music, community, and the reclamation of our digital world.
Anyone and everyone can raise our voices, together. Discover the technology of us!
Register to attend a Choir Rehearsal
8th June
Rehearsal
Sign up here to attend the Songs of the Living Choir Rehearsal on 8th June at Zuid-Oost. Doors open at 1:30pm with rehearsals from 2-4pm
9th June
Rehearsal
Sign up here to attend the Songs of the Living Choir Rehearsal on 9th June at HiphopHuis Rotterdam. Doors open at 1:30pm with rehearsals from 2-4pm
10th June
Rehearsal
Sign up here to attend the Songs of the Living Choir Rehearsal on 10th June at Marineterrein, De Garage, Marineterrein, gebouw 0.27. Doors open at 5:30pm with rehearsals from 6-8pm
June 13th: Concert at MozFest House Amsterdam
The three rehearsal groups will unite in a single concert at MozFest House Amsterdam on June 13th, 7:30 pm at Parallel, Tolhuistuin, featuring Toshi Reagon and BigLovely, with Tasha Slagtand, Sydney Lowell, Sandra St Viktor, and more.
The venue is accessible by public transportation. If you’re coming from Amsterdam Central Station, the number 38 ferry service is frequent, free, and will take you directly across the IJ River to the venue. The venue provides wheelchair access, accessible restrooms, and seating accommodations. If you have specific needs or questions about accessibility, please contact our event team in advance so we can ensure your experience is comfortable and enjoyable.
Tickets & Event Information
Interested in Songs of the Living but not really into singing? MozFest House Amsterdam presents Songs of the Living as one of the many experiences you can enjoy with an early bird ticket — without having to sing a note. Unlock access to interesting discussions, workshops, and an immersive art exhibition, all while connecting with other creatives at the Tolhuistuin from June 11-13. Learn more about what’s in store here.
Get in Touch
If you have any further questions or need more information about Songs of the Living Community Choir and rehearsals, feel free to get in touch!