Monday, March 16 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm (90 mins)
Essentials
Essentials is a curated journey by sona through the DNA of a musical icon. Instead of a single album, we choose key tracks from their entire career to create a continuous story. It's a time travel: in full presence, you can follow how the artist evolves and how their sound connects with the present.
Hi-Fi Stereo
We play digital audio of the highest quality through our analog system: tube amplifiers and OJAS KO-R1 speakers. Designed by Devon Turnbull, the KO-R1 creates hyper-realistic and detailed, warm and natural soundscapes. They generate absolute presence in the sound. In our space designed for deep listening, you will discover hidden details, textures, and movements impossible to feel in headphones.
why Nina Simone
One of the most singular voices in music history, Nina Simone still sounds strikingly present in a hi-fi experience. The weight of her piano, the texture of her voice, the silence between phrases; everything carries intention. She moved effortlessly between jazz, blues, folk, soul, and classical, never confined to one genre. From the political force of “Mississippi Goddam” to the intimacy of “Four Women,” her recordings feel urgent, raw, and deeply human. This essentials selection is power, vulnerability, and precision timeless and fully alive in the room.
curated by sona
We select albums for their cultural relevance, emotional depth, rich textures, and technical detail—to ensure they sound their absolute best in our space.
community rules
no phones: anything that produces sound must be stored in our secure lockers.
no talk: we keep the soundroom silent so everyone can focus on the music.
no late entry: once the soundroom doors close (20 minutes after the booking time), we cannot let anyone in.
FAQ
can i cancel my ticket?+
yes, you can cancel your booking 24 hours before the session through this website. we will give you a credit to book a future date. we do not offer cash refunds, and we cannot offer credits for cancellations made with less than 24 hours' notice.
is there a dress code?+
no, but we recommend wearing something comfortable for sitting on the floor. because the room is very quiet, we recommend soft fabrics. try to avoid "noisy" synthetic materials like nylon or windbreakers, as the sound of moving in them can be distracting to others. also, we leave our shoes at the door, so we recommend wearing warm socks.
what if i can't sit on the floor?+
if you need a chair for medical or physical reasons, please let us know when you arrive.
can i buy a drink?+
yes, we serve a curated selection of non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks, but all refreshments must be finished before you enter the soundroom.