This night, GROUNDS transforms into the heart of Istanbul’s rock and pop scene. Singer Batuhan Akyıl, who has performed on stages around the world, takes the audience on a musical journey through the vibrant sounds of Turkish rock and pop. With his powerful voice and presence, he performs beloved classics alongside iconic hits, blending energetic… Continue reading Batuhan Akyil
Archives: Concerten
Bombino
Bombino is coming back to GROUNDS, this time with a brand new album! As pioneer of the next generation of Tuareg and new voice of the Sahel and Sahara, he puts an eternal sentiment to music and gives it a life of its own. His songs about peace and hope in trademark style fusing traditional… Continue reading Bombino
Trio da Kali
Trio Da Kali is a group of outstanding musicians from the Mande culture of southern Mali, who come from a long line of distinguished griots (hereditary musicians). With vocals, the ngoni and the balafon, they create authentic Malian music that moves you to the core. All three Da Kali members come from celebrated hereditary musical… Continue reading Trio da Kali
World Sessions: Los Van Van
World Sessions & GROUNDS present: The music of Los Van Van This edition, we celebrate the music of the legendary Cuban band Los Van Van. Bring your dancing shoes, because their unique fusion of charanga, timba, and songo will transport you straight to Cuba! This special tribute features a line-up of well-known musicians from the… Continue reading World Sessions: Los Van Van
Melina
Playful, honest and extremely infectious: Melina is a fresh, up-and-coming artist who loves to experiment with traditional sounds. With her enchanting voice, this Greek Siren will lure you relentlessly to GROUNDS on 8 May, where she will seduce you into following her to her wonderful world. Melina was born into a family where the oral… Continue reading Melina
Culture Unlimited Festival: Meral Polat
| This event will take place at Lab Grounds (‘s-Gravendijkwal 58). Lab Grounds is located on the second floor and there is no lift in the building, sorry for the inconvenience. Meral Polat is a renowned actress, singer-songwriter, and theatre maker in the Netherlands. A graduate of the Amsterdam University of the Arts, she specializes… Continue reading Culture Unlimited Festival: Meral Polat
Choro Festival
| A variety of tickets are available for purchase. For each part of the day and for students a different price applies. Full day/evening ticket: €25* Afternoon ticket (excl. concert): €10* (15:30-18:00) Kids (up to 12 years, full day ticket): €5 Codarts students/ 12-21 years old (full day ticket): €15 EPM students (full day ticket):… Continue reading Choro Festival
Lamisi
Lamisi’s powerful, soulful voice bridges traditional northern Ghanaian rhythms with contemporary sounds, creating an Afro-fusion pop that is both ancient and brand new. Inspired by the music of Miriam Makeba, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan and Angelique Kidjo, she thus makes a powerful and important contribution to feminist music. From leading The Patch Bay Band across… Continue reading Lamisi
Ntjam Rosie
Ntjam Rosie is one of the most distinctive voices on the Dutch soul, pop and jazz scene. Her music pays tribute to her dual identity: African roots and European influences. And she does so with a clear goal in mind: to connect people and touch their souls. The Cameroon-born singer blends jazz, soul, pop, R&B… Continue reading Ntjam Rosie
Women’s Voices
| This concert takes place at the Pelgrimvaderskerk, Aelbrechtskolk 20, 3024 RE Rotterdam. On Thursday 16 April, Maryana Golovchenko will bring the magic of Ukrainian female singing to the Pilgrim Fathers Church in Rotterdam. This versatile Kyiv-born singer connects the East and West, past and present in her music. Accompanied by cellist Pau Sola Masafrets,… Continue reading Women’s Voices