KMRU

KMRU

Joseph Kamaru, aka KMRU, is a producer whose practice is grounded in the discourse of field recording, noise and sound art. By capturing the overlooked vitality of natural and everyday environments—first in Nairobi and then in Berlin—he has developed a rich and evolving sonic archive that forms the foundation of his work. From this library, KMRU advances an expanded culture of listening and proposes outer auditory experiences beyond the norms. With his work spanning compositions, installations and performances, he was praised "one of the leading ambient artists working today” and “one of the most prolific and innovative artists in his field”.

At the festival, KMRU presents WAI8, an eight-hour durational performance that examines time and attention through the practice of waiting as an active form of engagement. Its iteration at Le Guess Who? features nine performers, positioning waiting as a space where sound is allowed to breathe, decay and resonate over time.

Photography by Dawid Makowski

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