Chris Hughes

Music PhD Student at present, with a focus on the music and soundscapes of Jordan. A radio show called 'Sounding Jordan' is soon to begin that will document the portfolio of works, findings, and interviews.

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Current works include:

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'Hafla presents...' - 'Hafla presents...' is a celebration of diverse sounds and profound conversations that transcend borders. Events and talks that explore cultural nuances with the aim of captivating your senses and broadening your perspectives, whilst simply having a good time with like minded people. 

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'From Leeds to Palestine' - A compilation album curated by myself of Leeds based producers with all profits being donated to Restless Beings and Middle East Children's Alliance.

'Vernaculore' - an audio visual installation created with machine learning and computer automated processes. Vernaculore is made automatically by an algorithm which samples from a database of folk music and cultural imagery to create an installation of an automated interpretation of folk art. The project investigates how folk art can create communities through creating a language of sounds, sights, rituals and movements and how these practices can be applied to digital and online spaces. Most recently exhibited at the Academy of Fine Art in Helsinki.

'Outside:In' - field recordings of the natural world, textures, and techniques, that invoke feelings of relaxation on the listener, for example, sound modulating at resting heart rates. This has taken sveral forms, from sleep concerts, to supper club menu accompaniments with the Tetley Gallery.

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I play records to people and host radio shows on various stations; Radio Alhara (Palestine), Reform Radio (Manchester), Voices Radio (London), www.mixcloud.com/mrkrstoffa to listen. 

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Expertise include sound design, music production, music curation, field recording, editing, speaking, cultural engagement, and AV production.

If you feel I can be of any assistance whatsoever, hit contact above and drop me a line. If I feel I can't help, I'll likely know someone who can.