Lamin Fofana’s music contrasts the reality of our world with what’s beyond, and explores notions of movement, migration, alienation and belonging. Influenced by the maelstrom of sounds and experiences in his youth - he lived in Sierra Leone and Guinea in his childhood, before moving to Harlem and Virginia as a teenager - his creative expression has always been marked by experimentation, and the search for an art that reflects his experiences and gives a voice to those in similar situations. From ambient to techno, his experimental sounds often involve his practice of transmuting text into the affective medium of sound, manifesting in multi-sensory live performances and installations. These have been showcased globally, and often feature in his compositions, field recordings and archival material. A DJ for nearly as long as he has been creating music, Fofana also hosts a monthly radio show on NTS Radio.
