Donna Maya
Written in Underground Techno
Listen - Collect - Uncover:
Weaving Overlooked Sound Stories
Donna Maya is an innovative musician, sound artist and theremin player based in Berlin and Tenerife. Her unique musical journey begins with this rare electronic instrument, the theremin, played without physical contact, creating a one-of-a-kind sonic experience. Her mission takes her to the most unexpected places seeking to capture the uncharted soundscapes that they offer. Every sound sample becomes a brushstroke on the canvas of her compositions, unveiling the enigmatic references and stories concealed within.
Donna Maya´s performance is further enriched by captivating visuals created from the source material of her sound recordings.
Her music is a rich tapestry of experimentation and evolution of underground techno. Her art is a testament to the power of sound to reveal hidden sound information to create personal narratives that resonate with audiences.
Unmasking Sonic Identities
From Silence To Symphony:
How Sound Tells the Hidden Tale of People and Places
„Everywhere and all around us there exists a breathtaking symphony of sound. Each room possesses a unique sonic identity that influences on our perception. Every space we enter is a vessel of time, harboring the echoes of uncountable moments, like time capsules of countless stories.
The longer I linger in a room the more evolves its soundscape, starts thickening, growing richer and more expressive and unmasking its own hidden melody.
Likewise, each individual possess their own distinct sonic aura and caries a sonic narrative of personal history. The way someone is walking, talking, laughing or just opening a door – all sounds unique.
I collect these concealed treasures of sound and information to unveil their stories. Then I weave these overlooked sound stories into existence so that they come alive in a vibrant and evocative underground techno sound. It is not just something you hear – it is something you experience“.