Join us for an evening of immersive music performances by YoungArts alumni from Philadelphia and beyond.

Artists with deep roots in Philadelphia will unveil new works in spatialized sound at this event devoted to collective listening, conversation, and the debut of the country’s most advanced spatial sound system: 4DSound. This cutting-edge system—one of only six in the world—is a thrilling site of experimentation where artists create sound installations through sonic holograms.

The evening will consist of works by Benjamin Louis Brody, James Allister Sprang, Jaleel Shaw, and Immanuel Wilkins. Following the presentation, we will celebrate collective joy and connection—everyone is invited to meet the collaborators and discuss how ongoing relationships between the Philadelphia arts community, YoungArts, and partners like Felt Void will continue to grow.

FRIDAY, APRIL 10 AT 7:30PM

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$25 GA
$15 Students, Under 25s, Industry
$2 FringeACCESS

Free for YoungArts Alumni

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FringeArts
140 N Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia PA 19106

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About YoungArts

Established in 1981 by Lin and Ted Arison, YoungArts – the national foundation for the advancement of artists – identifies exceptional young artists, amplifies their potential, and invests in their lifelong creative freedom. YoungArts provides space, funding, mentorship, professional development and community throughout artists’ careers. Entrance into this prestigious organization starts with a highly competitive application for talented artists ages 15–18, or grades 10–12, in the United States that is judged by esteemed discipline-specific panels of artists through a rigorous adjudication process. Learn more at YoungArts.org.

About Felt Void

Felt Void is a festival celebrating spatial sound and communal listening founded by artist and technologist James Allister Sprang. Felt Void creates sensory-rich environments where voices are not only heard but physically felt. At its core is the Felt Void Archive, a spatial sound initiative powered by Sprang’s rare 4DSOUND system. Through annual commissioning residencies, artists develop and spatialize new audio works supported by mentorship, collaboration, and intergenerational exchange. These works premiere as public listening sessions and travel as “festivals of listening,” expanding access to advanced spatial audio. 

More than a project, Felt Void is a movement dedicated to democratizing immersive technology, fostering collective listening while building a sustainable platform where artists can share powerful sensory narratives while generating long-term creative and economic opportunities.

Learn more at feltvoid.org.

About 4DSOUND

4DSOUND is an Amsterdam-based studio focused on spatial sound as a creative medium. For over a decade, 4DSOUND has been pioneers in the design of advanced spatial audio software and omnidirectional sound systems. Through the development of custom-made technology and close collaboration with innovative artists, the studio fosters a dynamic international network of creatives, engineers, venues, and institutions within the fields of music, art, education and research.

Beyond technological innovation, 4DSOUND is committed to fostering collaborative artistic exploration, bridging the gap between creators and cutting-edge spatial audio tools. By providing artists, researchers, and performers with adaptive and intuitive systems, 4DSOUND empowers them to push the boundaries of sound-based storytelling and musical expression. The goal is not only to advance spatial audio technology but also to cultivate a dynamic ecosystem where creative minds can reimagine the future of music, performance, and interactive sound experiences. Learn more at 4dsound.net.

James Allister Sprang

James Allister Sprang is a multidisciplinary artist that creates audiovisual poems for the spirit. Using advanced spatial audio he is a pioneer in creating sonic holograms to facilitate uniquely moving forms of immersive storytelling. Sprang’s works blend sound, woven paper artworks and poetry to tell immersive stories that celebrate abstractions of deep listening, resilience, and diasporic lineages. James holds an MFA from the University of Pennsylvania and a BFA from The Cooper Union, both in interdisciplinary studio practice.

Select recent projects include: Rest Within the Wake, 2023 (commissioned byBaryshnikov Arts Center, exhibited at ICA Portland, ME and The Concertgebouw, NL); Aquifer of the Weave, 2022 (commissioned by the Chocolate Factory with support from the State of New York & Carnegie Hall); and Turning Towards a Radical Listening, 2019 (premiered at The Kitchen). Sprang’s work has been presented at institutions such as The Concertgebouw (Amsterdam), Tate Modern (UK), MONOM (Berlin), The Institute of Contemporary Art (Maine), The Aldrich Museum, The Public Theater and the Apollo Theater.

James is a Montalvo International Music & Composition Fellow (2024-2027) and a Lincoln Center Collider Fellow (2025-2026). He has been awarded the Pew Fellowship (2023-2024), the Knight Foundation Art + Tech Fellowship (2022-2023) and has completed over 20 residencies domestically and internationally. His work has been covered in publications such as The Observer, Art Papers, Art in America and Artforum.

Benjamin Louis Brody

Benjamin is a Los Angeles-based composer, orchestrator, and educator recognized for his innovative sonic approach and collaborations across film, television, and live concert settings. His work blends electronic and orchestral elements, creating immersive soundscapes that resonate with musicians, filmmakers, and choreographers worldwide. 

Brody has collaborated with a wide range of artists from drummer Ian Chang of Son Lux to Hip Hop artist Pharoahe Monch. His music has been placed on various media outlets, including ABC, NBC, Hulu, and The New York Times. Behind the scenes he is widely sought out as an orchestrator for concert works, TV, and film. Notably, he served as the lead orchestrator for Hrishikesh Hirway’s (Song Exploder) score for director Drew Hancock’s feature film, Companion (New Line Cinema 2025). He currently serves as Department Chair of Music Production at the Juilliard Extension Program.

Yesseh Furaha-Ali

Born and raised in the Philadelphia area, Yesseh Ali is a freelance saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist. Playing since the age of nine, Furaha-Ali has been under the tutelage of esteemed mentors at notable institutions such as the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts, The Kimmel Center, Settlement Music and Berklee College of Music. Recently, Ali just wrapped up the “Greetings From Your Hometown” ‘25 North American Tour with the Jonas Brothers. Ali continues to perform regularly in the Philadelphia area, as he continues aspirations to travel the world sharing his gift of music. 

Immanuel Wilkins

Grammy nominated alto saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins burst onto the musical scene in 2020 with the release of his critically acclaimed Blue Note recording debut, Omega. Omega was named the best new jazz release by The New York Times and the best debut jazz album by NPR. Two years later, Wilkins released his sophomore album on Blue Note, The 7th Hand. Like his debut release, The 7th Hand topped numerous year-end lists including NPR, The New York Times and The Financial Times. In 2023, Wilkins was awarded three DownBeat Critics Poll Awards: Best Alto Saxophonist, Best Rising Star Composer, and Best Rising Star Group. In 2024, his quartet won the prize for best international live act of the year by the German Deutscher Jazz Preis and in 2025 his recording Blues Blood was nominated for a Grammy for Best alternative jazz album. Being a bandleader with a working group has allowed Wilkins to grow both as a composer and as an arranger and has led to him receiving numerous commissions and grants including: The Kimmel Center Artist in Residence Commission Program (in collaboration with photographer Rog Walker and videographer David Dempewolf, 2020), and the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage Grant (in collaboration with saxophonist Odean Pope and poet Herman Beavers, 2023). Wilkins constantly seeks out opportunities for creative connections with artists both within and outside the world of Jazz. The realm of visual arts is of particular interest to Wilkins. He has worked with the filmmakers Cauleen Smith and Ja’Tovia Gary, the sculptor Kennedy Yanko, the painter Leslie Hewitt, and the interdisciplinary artist Theaster Gates. These collaborations have played a decisive role in his ever-expanding aesthetic vision. In March, April and May of 2026, Wilkins will be releasing a 3 volume document of his quartet live at the Village Vanguard.

Jaleel Shaw

Praised by PostGenre as “one of the best saxophonists of his generation,” artist and composer Jaleel Shaw has forged a singular voice marked by lyricism, daring, and precision. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he earned a full scholarship to Berklee College of Music, graduating with dual degrees in Music Education and Performance, and later received a Master of Music from Manhattan School of Music. After releasing his acclaimed debut Perspective, Shaw joined the Roy Haynes Quartet in 2006, beginning a formative apprenticeship and lifelong friendship.

Shaw has headlined major stages worldwide, including the Newport Jazz Festival and Beijing Jazz Festival, and appeared at the Village Vanguard, Birdland, and Duc Des Lombards. Balancing deep tradition with fearless experimentation, he has collaborated with leading artists across generations, shaping a sound both rooted and exploratory. 

A compelling recording artist, Shaw appears on numerous celebrated albums and, in 2008, founded Changu Records. His releases include Optimism, The Soundtrack of Things to Come, and Echoes, the latter earning a four-star review from DownBeat and induction into the Library of Congress collection of Pandemic Art. In 2025, he unveiled Painter of the Invisible, exploring joy, grief, beauty, social justice, and ancestral wisdom, and receiving widespread international critical acclaim and honors. Throughout his career, he has earned major awards, topped critics and readers polls, and received commissions from prominent cultural institutions, affirming his place as one of contemporary jazz’s most eloquent improvisers and imaginative composers today worldwide with enduring influence and boundless creative vision for the future.

About ShowShow

Felt Void is an initiative of Producer Hub, which has received support from the Mellon Foundation. Felt Void is powered by Producer Hub and made possible in part by support from YoungArts and Sarah Arison.