Sounds from Afar

Sounds from Afar: Brunch

A Music-Led Gathering Hosted by the Tiyya Foundation & El Merchante

Sounds from Afar was created as a space to listen to music, to memory, and to one another.

This brunch series is shaped around sound as a storytelling practice. Curated music from across the Global South guides the rhythm of the morning, offering a sensory entry point into histories of migration, resilience, and belonging. Often played on vinyl, the music invites presence and reflection, creating a shared atmosphere that encourages conversation and connection.

Hosted at Flavors from Afar restaurant, the experience unfolds slowly and intentionally. Food is served as accompaniment while music leads, holding space for listening and collective experience.

Sounds from Afar is also a fundraiser supporting Tiyya’s work with displaced families through economic opportunity, family services, and community-building programs across Los Angeles and Orange County. By joining us, you are supporting spaces that honor cultural memory and make room for people to feel rooted, seen, and welcomed.

What to Expect

A music-forward brunch experience guided by curated global soundscapes

Communal dining is designed for reflection and conversation

A calm, intimate environment rooted in Tiyya’s values of care and belonging

An opportunity to support community-centered programs for displaced families

This is a shared table, shaped by sound, where culture is honored, and community is held with intention. We look forward to welcoming you!

January has been paused.

February 22 is dedicated to Mardi Gras and the Great Migration

March 29 is dedicated to Morocoo

Hosted monthly. We invite you to stay in touch to learn about upcoming themes.