Allie Martin is an artist and ethnomusicologist from Prince George’s County, Maryland, whose work explores the intersections of race, sound, and power. Her book, Intersectional Listening: Gentrification and Black Sonic Life in Washington, DC, examines the relationships between race, sound, and gentrification in the nation’s capital.

From generative AI to various phases of appropriation, Black soundscapes are under constant surveillance and manipulation. In this workshop, Dr. Martin demonstrates strategies for considering the ethics of soundscape recording and composition in Black digital and artistic projects. Drawing from her residency with the Library of Congress Connecting Communities Digital Initiative (CCDI), she offers insights on sampling collections with critical intention across mediums, including installations, films, and digital projects. Ultimately, Dr. Martin invites a conversation about slowing the datafication of Black life, advocating for a more thoughtful approach that carefully considers the consequences and possibilities of handling Black sound.

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