Sounds and Music

Children, youth, and adults create original works of music and sound inspired by their interaction with Beauford Delaney’s art.

George Henry recording environmental sounds in Washington Square Park
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Maya Keys playing the flute
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Resonance: Art and Sound in Conversation

2026

‍Washington Square I

Washington Square I by George Henry - YouTube

Creating Washington Square I | Studio Notes by George Henry - YouTube

Creating Washington Square I - Narrative

‍Musical Response to Beauford Delaney’s Untitled (1959)

‍Musical Response to Beauford Delaney’s Untitled (1959) by Maya Keys - YouTube

‍Maya Keys Reflects on Her Response to Untitled (1959) - YouTube

‍Maya Keys: Finding a Musical Voice for Beauford Delaney’s Untitled (1959) - Narrative

Dark Rapture

Dark Rapture by George Henry - YouTube

Creating Dark Rapture | Studio Notes by George Henry - YouTube

Creating Dark Rapture - Narrative

‍Washington Square II

Washington Square II by George Henry - YouTube

Creating Washington Square II - Narrative