The new Norient book explores what place means in relation to music and sound – looking at the borders and the unseen connections between them. From a metalhead smuggling banned tapes across the Syrian border to an oasis in the mountains of Bogotá where people gather to vogue, Home Is Where The Heart Strives asks: how does place shape music, and can one listen beyond their history? 85 contributors from 38 countries map their sonic landscapes of migration, war, queerness, and home through essays, poetry, and images. Launched by editor Philipp Rhensius, the afternoon features short readings and a panel discussion.