Concert by multi-instrumentalist G.Popov aka OMFO who will bring sounds from the Ural mountain ranges.

SUNDAY 28.5.2023
17:00 – 20:00

German Popov is a multi-instrumentalist musician, composer, sound artist, and researcher. Throughout all of his projects, he works on re-establishing contact with sources and archetypes of modernity. A significant part of his research is dedicated to incorporating ethnographic and anthropological data into artistic activities. He has been involved in various musical and social events focused on the topic of Central Asia. Under the stage name “OMFO,” he published several musical works and soundtracks, which achieved international acclaim. His current research is based on combining ancient art forms with novel techno – scientific pursuits and performative concepts. He conducts research in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Popov has collaborated with Sainkho, Huun-Huur-Tuu, Almagul Menlybayeva, and Atom TM. He has received grants from Aga Khan Music Initiative, AFK, and Hivos Publishing labels including Solaris Music, Essay Recordings, Universal, G – Stone, Atlantic, and Blue Asia. Curating at the Water Music Festival at House of World Cultures, Berlin; performances at Venice Biennale; Biennale of Sydney; and Lahore Biennale. His music is featured in the film Borat (2006).