Cosmic Full Moon Jazz Affirmations & Sound Bath @North
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The Black American Sound System is joining forces with the Berkeley Public Library to transform its branches into vibrant hubs of Black musical culture and community memory. At the library's full moon sonic experience come enjoy an outdoor evening of soft yoga, collective reflection, and affirmations under the full moon with a guided yoga lesson by Black2Yoga and sound bath by 3lise. With a guide to celestial reflections for attendees while the atmospheric sounds of cosmic jazz play in the background. Astrology presentation will be led by Celeste Brooks Sound bath and Sonic Flow Yoga led by Black to Yoga The Berkeley Public Library's In the Stax is collaborating with artist Derwin Deon Brown II, founder of the Black American Sound System ( B.A.S.S. ) in bringing Black American music into the library. This partnership will feature a sound exhibit titled The Break Room with two activations called The People's Sonic Park and 7th Street Cafe which will be on display at the Central Library's 2nd and 5th floor September-December 2026. This collaboration will also feature public programming across all five of our locations where the community will be able to interact with the exhibit, learn the rich history and current scene of Black American music in the Bay Area as well as live music events and workshops. Learn more about The Break Room exhibit and other programs here .
