RAFGAK at the Goethe-Institut Boston

RAFGAK is Bryan Eubanks & Alexander Markvart
March 14, 2025 | Presented by Non-Event & the Goethe-Institut Boston

Audio & mix: Matt Azevedo
Video production: Wenhua Shi

RAFGAK: Russisches Amerikanische Freundschaft Gegen Atom-Krieg A joyous noise duo from Berlin, RAFGAK, is a celebration of life and a small gesture against the absurdity of global conflict and self-destruction.

Bryan Eubanks (b. 1977, US) develops his music through solo work and collaboration. Since 1999 he has participated in many short and long term projects, and regularly presents his work internationally. Continually active in a variety of contexts: improvisation; composing electronic and acoustic works for small ensembles, solo instruments, computers, and electronics; organizing and curating concerts for other artists; building electronic instruments. He currently lives in Berlin.

Alexander Markvart is a musician, member of theater projects and organizer of events and festivals based in Berlin. He is a notable figure on the Russian and European new improvised and experimental music scenes. He employs a wide range of musical instruments in many projects and performances. Founder of such polystylistic musical formations as Studio of Unconscious Music (SUM) and Siberian Improvisation Company (SIC!). Works and plays concerts in various projects with a lot of musicians from around the world. Since 2018 he has been the main artistic director of Petersburg Art Space (Berlin).