DA Mekonnen's experimental jazz project dragonchild presents the Vermont debut of "BLACK": an immersive, multimedia spatial sound performance. Conceived & transmitted by DA Mekonnen (founder of Debo Band), dragonchild draws on decades of musical experimentation, embodied spiritual practice, & critical thinking—culminating in their debut work, BLACK. In this innovative listening experience, four one-sided vinyl records will be played simultaneously to create an immersive swarm of sound using an eight-speaker playback system. BLACK is inspired by Alice "Turiya" Coltrane's text, Monument Eternal, & expands on her ideas around Universal Consciousness by guiding the listener to create a space for a shared, communal experience. BLACK will be presented along with visuals of Ethiopia's volcanic lake Erta Ale from photographer Michael Tsegaye. Location: Chandler Center for the Arts, Esther Mesh Room, Randolph, Vermont Date: May 2, 2026 Time: 6-9pm; Doors: 6pm 1st listening: 6:30-:55; 2nd listening: 7:30-:55; 3rd listening: 8:30-:55 Entry fee: by donation Questions: dani@dragonchild.black