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Miami, March 18, 2025 — Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating South Florida’s dynamic new music and sound art community with the release of Soundologia Anthology, Volume 2. This event will feature works from the new edition presented in an immersive quadraphonic format, utilizing the theater’s state-of-the-art surround sound system.

The evening will begin with a brief introduction by host Pedja Kovacevic, musicologist, executive producer, and curator, who will share the story behind the Soundologia platform and Soundologia Records, highlighting its mission and artistic vision.

Following the performances, there will be a Q&A session with composers from both Volume 1 and Volume 2, offering a unique opportunity for attendees to engage directly with the artists.

Volume 1 focuses on acoustic works, including standout compositions that merge traditional Chinese instruments with electronic textures. It features contributions from Gustavo Matamoros, Federico Bonacossa, Orlando Jacinto Garcia, Dorothy Hindman, Catalina von Wrangell, and Chen-Hui Jen. Volume 2 pushes further into experimental terrain, embracing electronic sound worlds, and showcases composers Alba Triana, Charles Norman Mason, Jacob David Sudol, José Hernández Sánchez, Richard Garet, Jose Veliz, and Juraj Kojš.

Recognizing the importance of visual art in the Anthology, art director Dimitry Saïd Chamy will also share his perspective on the project. Chamy’s artwork, designs, and video pieces—featured prominently in the Anthology’s booklets—will be presented during Kovacevic’s introduction.

Volume 1, accompanied by a richly designed booklet containing composer notes, artist biographies, and vibrant visuals, is available via the Soundologia Bandcamp page and the official Soundologia website.
More about this event in the following Miami New Times article

PEDJA KOVACEVIC

Pedja Kova?evi? is a Serbian-born musicologist, curator, and audio engineer, and the visionary founder of the Soundologia platform. With a diverse background in music education, business, and audio production, he is dedicated to advancing the study and appreciation of contemporary music. His academic research, presented at conferences in the U.S., Poland, Greece, and Serbia, explores the intersections of music with other art forms, including painting, architecture, literature, and photography.

Through Soundologia, Kovacevic highlights groundbreaking music releases, concerts, and thought-provoking podcast episodes featuring renowned contemporary composers and sound artists from South Florida. A former instructor at Florida International University, he taught electro-acoustic music, curated concerts, and mentored emerging artists. Now based in Chicago, Kovacevic continues to excel as a curator and audio engineer, specializing in recording, mixing, and mastering, while fostering connections within the global music community.

SOUNDOLOGIA

Soundologia is a platform dedicated to promoting contemporary and experimental music, offering a wide range of content including podcasts, music reviews, concert coverage, and more. The platform aims to highlight the diversity of modern composers and sound artists through engaging media and thought-provoking discussions. With the launch of Soundologia Records, the platform expands its vision to include the publishing of contemporary music, further supporting artists and new works in the evolving landscape of experimental music.

DEERING ESTATE SOUND ARTS SERIES CURATOR

GUSTAVO MATAMOROS works in the areas of experimental music, sound installations and intermedia. He is the founding artistic director of the Subtropics Festival in Miami (1989) and is a core member of Frozen Music. He is also the curator of this program. Currently, he is artist-in-residence at Deering Estate, and at Florida International University’s i360 XR Theater. A profile article by Barbara London was published recently on Flash Art and can be found at https://flash—art.com/2022/02/sound-as-medium/

CREDITS

SUBTROPICS ORG explores the boundaries of sound and art. At Subtropics, we believe that experimental music, sound art, and intermedia have the power to connect artists and audiences in profound and transformative ways. Our mission is to foster the creation, presentation, and preservation of these art forms, and to promote meaningful interactions between artists and communities. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of traditional music and art, and to creating a space where creativity and innovation can thrive. Our 2022-23 programs are possible with the support of Miami-Dade County Mayor, the Board of County Commissioners and the Cultural Affairs Department; and The Blank Family Foundation. Special thanks to our presenting sponsors, Deering Estate, Books & Books, Vertical Response, The Estate of Charles Recher, Arianographix, Florida International University, Art and Science Laboratory of Santa Fe, NM, and Sennheiser USA, leader in superior sound technology.

THE DEERING ESTATE is a 21st Century house museum, cultural and ecological field station, and a national landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, owned by the State of Florida, and managed by Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department. 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of the construction of the Stone House, and along with our philanthropic partners, the Deering Estate Foundation & 100 Ladies of Deering, we will be hosting a series of events & programs in celebration of this momentous occasion. The Deering Estate is located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Miami.

THE DEERING ESTATE FOUNDATION — For those who treasure the Deering Estate, who advocate for its preservation and wish to invest in its future, The Deering Estate Foundation provides opportunities for individuals and corporations alike to partake in membership, signature events, and one-of-a-kind experiences, all in service of providing vital funding and support to the Deering Estate. Through these efforts, the foundation fulfills its mission to uphold the legacy of Charles Deering’s cherished 1920s-era property, to provide funding for the cultural, educational and recreational experiences it offers, as well as its significant scientific and archaeological endeavors to conserve its diverse flora, fauna and the eight native ecosystems that thrive on its 450 acres, and to ensure its longevity as a prized American heritage site. Established in 1989, The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. is a community-based charitable 501(c) 3 Florida Corporation and the philanthropic partner of the Deering Estate.

Deering Estate Blackbox Theater
Visitor’s Center parking lot
7220 SW 168th Street
Palmetto Bay, FL 33157