A color photgraph of a person, Leatitia Sonami with dark, reddish-tinted hair and dressed in a pinstriped blazer over a white shirt, focused on a unique, circular musical or artistic instrument. The individual is illuminated by stage lighting against a dark background, highlighting their intense concentration on the object. The instrument appears to have a circular metal frame with various smaller components attached, including wires and sensors, which may produce sounds or visual effects. The individual seems to interact with the instrument in a deliberate and measured manner, suggesting an experimental performance piece.
The Center for Contemporary Music Presents
Laetita Sonami with SUE-C, Paul DeMarinis, and James Fei

Mills Music Now 
Originally Recorded on February 4, 2023

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