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## Short Segments Welcome to Impact Vector: Bay Area, where we bring you the best of what the Bay Area has to offer. Today, we're diving into a unique sound experience at the Berkeley Public Library and exploring vibrant cultural festivals across the region. First up, let's head to Berkeley, where the John Henry Sound System is making waves at the main branch of the Berkeley Public Library. This towering set of speakers, resembling mountains, is the centerpiece of the library's "In The Stax" series. Created by singer and sonic designer Derwin Deon Brown II, the sound system is an artistic…
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