Since 2019, our primary focus has been on cultivating a secure and nurturing meeting point for our multicultural community and a wider audience eager to embrace new ideas and diverse perspectives within the realms of sound, music, art, performance, and activism. With the invaluable support of our partners, collaborators, and venues, we have thoughtfully curated a lineup and series of events that provide ample space for learning, exchange, and research.

The festival’s core ethos revolves around the experimental, the process-driven, and the multitude of approaches, methods, and techniques stemming from the rich tapestry of Latin American regions. We seek to delve into thought-provoking questions, such as:

• What does it truly mean to identify as Latin American?

• Is the term “Latin America” inherently tied to its colonial history, or has it been wielded as a tool for protest, resistance, and opposition against U.S. and European imperialism?

• How do we define and characterize Latin American music?

At RSLA, our commitment extends beyond being merely a music platform and festival; we aspire to be a collaborative initiative that fosters meaningful discourse and reflection. Embracing the ever-evolving and often marginalized facets of our cultural landscape, we place a deeper emphasis on themes like migration, mobility, community, and kinship. Through dialogues rooted in mutual support and a shared understanding of diasporic movements, we aim to strengthen connections by celebrating shared food, ancestral ties, and kinship bonds.

From November 19th to the 24th, we will be hosting live shows, performances, and celebrations at various venues throughout Berlin. Simultaneously, we will provide free and open digital encounters, lectures, and workshops. Our discursive program, “Whirlwind of Our Mess – Citational Sound Frequencies,” will explore the sonorous possibilities within the consciousness of navigating perpetual diasporic chaos and affection. 

The festival is a testament to the celebration of communal spirit and the elation it brings. We cherish forgotten stories, create new ones, and embrace the enduring legacy of our shared heritage. We are genuinely thrilled to embark on this celebration with you!