Audio Exhibit Inspired by Chesapeake Bay to Premiere at National Aquarium

The National Aquarium is presenting a new audiovisual event, “Voyages: Chapter 2,” where art meets science and inspires a celebration of Baltimore and nature.

Attendees will take an audio-focused tour of Aquarium exhibits, played through individual headphones. The event will feature live performances by Jessica Keyes and Patrick McMinn. Keyes is a performer and composer, and McMinn is a composer and multimedia artist whose work is based around acoustic and electronic sound.

“Voyages: Chapter 1,” which premiered over the summer, focused on tracks composed by local beatboxer, vocal percussionist and breath artist Shodekeh. His composition was inspired by his conversations with experts, such as featured scientist Ashakur Rahaman, and months of research exploring topics of biodiversity and animal communication.

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