On 6 Sep London based electronica label Warp (home of Aphex Twin) will release a new mini-album by South African born Mira Calix called '3 Commissions'. It is a half art half music release, featuring pieces specifically commissioned by Geneva's Museum d'Histoire Naturelle, London's Royal Festival Hall and The Barbican.
The album will be officially launched at a party at London's Hayward Gallery on 20 Aug where Mira will play alongside Andrea Parker, Mark Bloom and label mates Plaid. This is a free event open to the public and will include a performance of her piece 'NuNu' which is described as a "ground breaking interplay between human and insect worlds".
More info at http://www.miracalix.com