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Artwork for Cities and Memory

Cities and Memory - remixing the world

Cities and Memory
Field Recordings
Island Gardens
Migration
Tunis
Sound Recordings
Traditional Music
Sound Art
Audio Landscapes
Istanbul
South Sea
Soup Preparation
Iraq
Barcelona
Sidi Bou Said
Tallinn
Winston Churchill
Sound Safety
Geedal
Mayenne, France
Migration Sounds

Cities and Memory remixes the world, one sound at a time - a global collaboration between artists and sound recordists all over the world.

The project presents an amazingly-diverse array of field recordings from all over the world, but also reimagined, recomposed versions of those recordings as we go on a mission to remix the world.

What you'll hear in the podcast are our latest sounds - either ... more

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Recorded in the shallows of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda.

The microphones sit low, really close to the hippos resting in the mud.

What defines this recording is mass. Around fifteen hippos, mostly stationary, but never still.

Their presen... more

The Golden Triangle - the point where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet - attracts many visitors. They can be heard in this soundscape along with crashing of the Mekong river.

Recorded in Ban Sop Ruak, Thailand by Jake Edwards.

This was recorded inside The Blue Temple in Chiang Rai, Thailand. It is filled with people marvelling at the large Buddha and people singing.

Recorded by Jake Edwards.

This is Ao Nang night market, Thailand, where an announcement for Muay Thai can be heard along with musical instruments and the buzz of people.

Recorded by Jake Edwards.

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Ilaria Boffa
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Episode: A Century of Sounds live - conversation panel 2, 27 February 2026
Salma Ahmed Khala
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Neil Spencer Bruce
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Episode: A Century of Sounds live - conversation panel 2, 27 February 2026

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • Beautiful listening

    Always amazing, new ways of hearing and listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Twumfp
    United States6 months ago
  • Top podcast to discover how the world sounds

    This is a great podcast full of bite-sized sounds from all around the world. In just a few minutes, it transports listeners inside a temple in Thailand or right in the middle of Manhattan. The remixed counterparts are also short but creative journeys of discovery.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Soundhoundess
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • This is a gift

    Wow keep up the great work. This series is truly a gift!! Hope this project continues, would love to see what obscure sound archives they tap into. It feels like when you’re a little kid, and you just pass the picture book age. When your mind feels so alive with the mental pictures, based on l what you’re hearing your parents read. It’s exhilarating.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    diana dubois
    United States8 years ago
  • Awesome Sonic Mapping!

    Wow what a great podcast —thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    beenThere 03
    United States10 years ago

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Sound-rich and immersive—great for curious minds.
Captivating sonic journeys with fresh perspectives.
Truly a gift for listeners who love archives and remix culture.
Gives a global pulse on sound and place; very transportive.

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A Century of Sounds live - conversation panel 2, 27 February 2026
Q: What was the most challenging thing about working with this recording?
The main challenge was managing the fidelity and decay of the material, using techniques that preserve intelligibility while allowing the recording to gradually reveal its spectral layers and time-based fragility.
Musetti takes the match
Q: Does this mean a little bit more to be able to put in these kind of performances?
Yes, it means a lot to me after a challenging year and personal changes.

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A global sound-culture project that curates field recordings from around the world and reimagines them as new musical or sonic works. Episodes span urban ambience, traditional music, and ethnographic archives, often highlighting the ethics of remixing heritage and the power of listening to diverse voices. The blend of documentary sound and creative reinterpretation makes it a standout for listeners who value immersive soundscapes, cultural memory, and collaborative artistry across borders.

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Cities and Memory launched 12 years ago and published 725 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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