ZERO LATENCY, HIGH SPIRIT: A LIVE JAZZ VOCALIST’S JOURNEY IN SOCIAL VR

Discover how social VR is breaking down geographical barriers, paving the way for entirely new, immersive communities that redefine live jazz performance. Join Raindance Immersive Curator, Mary Lee Desmond (aka FangsVR), in conversation with Japanese vocalist Sheena Baobab for an intimate look at the cutting edge of live music. As a key performer with EMN Records—the quintessential Japanese jazz collective in VRChat—Sheena stands at the forefront of a musical revolution.

In this exclusive conversation, Sheena will unpack how the team blend live jazz vocals, improvisation, and virtual collaboration using Yamaha Syncroom to synchronise individual performances with low-to-zero latency. The discussion will chart the evolution of EMN Records, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of their groundbreaking Blue Rondo projects. Sheena will explore the delicate art of virtual improvisation, sharing how she maintains the spontaneous, high-spirited energy of jazz when her bandmates are based all around Japan and audiences are scattered across the globe.

Reserve your spot here and join the session live on Zoom on Friday 19th June or watch the replay:

• Asia:

• Europe: 8 PM BST / 9 PM CET / 10 PM EET

• North America: 12 PM PT / 1 PM MT / 2 PM CT / 3 PM ET

Sheena Baobab bio