Samba TourĂ© is considered to be one of the best guitarists from Mali. He grew up in the Tomboctou region, and continues the musical legacy of the late Ali Farka TourĂ©, the âking of desert bluesâ. Grounds will host him on Friday 24 March 2023. Samba TourĂ© toured around the world with Ali Farka TourĂ©,… Continue reading 230324 Samba Toure EN
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221101 Simon Phillips Clinic Tour 2022 EN
| This event is in collaboration Rotterdam Drum Department and Codarts. Simon Phillips is a GRAMMYÂź Award-nominated drummer, producer and composer. Regarded as one of the world’s most renowned and respected drummers, Simon’s style not only reflects his technical gift but also his distinct musical sensibility. Whether it is rock, fusion or jazz, Simon applies… Continue reading 221101 Simon Phillips Clinic Tour 2022 EN
22112 AKB + Sondorgo EN
Over the past 25 years, the Amsterdam Klezmer Band has created an international sensation with an irresistible mix of traditional klezmer, balkan, gipsy, pop and dance music. No wonder it clicks with SöndörgĆ, the Hungarian band that breathes new life into old music from the Balkans. SöndörgĆ created a storm at European festivals with spectacular… Continue reading 22112 AKB + Sondorgo EN
221015 The Bongo Hop 8tet ft Nidia Gongora EN
Created by French trumpeter/globetrotter Etienne Sevet, itâs a highly danceable blend of many different sounds and influences, from afrobeat, which heâd introduced to the Colombian dancefloors years earlier as a Cali resident and DJ, to Colombian costa music, west indies, West African, jazz. His music has a clear ambition to build bridges, shake booties and… Continue reading 221015 The Bongo Hop 8tet ft Nidia Gongora EN
220918 Leenalchi EN
| This event is organized in collaboration with WORM Rotterdam South Korean music icons LEENALCHI have roots in eighties new wave, funk and electronic music. They use traditional Korean storytelling elements. They take them apart, re-arrange and remix them into a unique meltingpot. The seven-piece band comprises four traditional vocalists who deliver musical storytelling through… Continue reading 220918 Leenalchi EN
220903 Nacht van de Kaap EN
This year, Grounds is back at festival Nacht van de Kaap with the Grounds Biggest Dance Palace! Our stage contains a lot of energy and diverse genres: from voodoo rock to brass funk. So come to Katendrecht on Saturday September 3rd and party with us! Line up DeDe Priest & Johnny Clarkâs Outlaws DeDe Priest… Continue reading 220903 Nacht van de Kaap EN
220930 Evdeki Saat EN
After years of touring in their own homeland, the Turkish Evdekı Saat is ready to shake up Rotterdam. On September 30 this alternative pop band will perform in Grounds. The band Evdekı Saat, one of the rising names in alternative pop from Turkey, is coming to the Netherlands for the first time! Are you ready… Continue reading 220930 Evdeki Saat EN
220902 Abdul & The Gang EN
On September 2, Abdul & The Gang will take over the Grounds stage with their GnawiLictronik Funk music. A beautiful combination of Gnawa (Moroccan Sufi) and Electronic sounds. The story goes that one day, seven of them packed into their Chevrolet Camaro, Abdul & The Gang stormed out of Errachidia to take over the honorable… Continue reading 220902 Abdul & The Gang EN
220723 DĂąk Rotterdam x Grounds EN
| This event takes place at the parking deck of APCOA Parking Westblaak, around the corner from Witte de Withstraat. Buy your tickets at the door (âŹ7,00 incl. drinking cup). Grounds goes up the DĂąk (roof)! On Saturday, July 23, Grounds will present all visitors a very diverse program! Expect music with sounds from other… Continue reading 220723 DĂąk Rotterdam x Grounds EN
20221125 Ablaye Cissoko & Cyrille Brotto EN
Ablaye Cissoko & Cyrille Brotto bring their gifts of poetic imagination and musical intelligence to offer us a piece of art of immense beauty and generosity, a delicated music rippling like a waterfall at times, so harmonious that it seems as if touched by grace. They take us on a spiritual and intimate journey, during… Continue reading 20221125 Ablaye Cissoko & Cyrille Brotto EN