With generous doses of polder punk, Balkan brass and Saharan sounds, De Baron takes you on a musical journey from west to east. With one goal in mind: to throw a big party wherever they go. Because every attempt to make the world a little better deserves to be celebrated. De Baron lovingly blends anarchism… Continue reading De Baron
Archives: Concerten
Plein Public: The Bird Experience
| Plein Public takes place at Piet Heynsplein. Plein Public will transform the Piet Heynsplein in Rotterdam-Delfshaven into a vibrant meeting place full of free concerts, theatre performances, workshops, and more. On Friday 29 May and 5 June, GROUNDS will make sure you start the weekend dancing. And are you curious about Plein Public’s full… Continue reading Plein Public: The Bird Experience
Songhoy Blues
Songhoy Blues is one of the most outstanding and surprising desert blues bands around today. Refugees from northern Mali and now based in Bamako, they pay musical tribute to the ancient Songhoy traditions. And now, they finally bring their masterful new take on the desert blues sound to GROUNDS! Charismatic, articulate and creative, the band… Continue reading Songhoy Blues
Brazen Barbie
Don’t mess with Brazen Barbie. Australia’s bold new voice in hip hop is quickly cutting through the noise with her unapologetic bars, sharp lyricism, playful punchlines, and fearless attitude. Uncompromising in the slightest, Brazen Barbie is here for the long run. First stop en route to the top: GROUNDS! Brazen’s music journey started in primary… Continue reading Brazen Barbie
Leenalchi
Two bass guitars, a drum and no fewer than four vocalists: with this unusual and unique line-up, South Korean band Leenalchi are wowing audiences worldwide with their fresh and danceable take on traditional Pansori. They already had GROUNDS buzzing with excitement back in 2022, and now they’re finally back! There’s no need to explain to… Continue reading Leenalchi
Roda da Holanda
Roda da Holanda represents an evening that revolves around Brazilian samba, dancing and connecting with the music and each other. What does that look like? The musicians are sitting around a table and you, as a listener, are standing next to them among countless others who are drawn to the stirring rhythms and melancholic sounds.… Continue reading Roda da Holanda
Kalben
With her original blend of folk, indie and acoustic pop, Turkish singer and songwriter Kalben has become one of the most distinctive voices to emerge from Istanbul. Drawing inspiration from artists such as PJ Harvey, Sevinç Tevs, Nazan Öncel, David Bowie and Tom Waits, she creates music that is intimate, poetic and emotionally direct. Kalben… Continue reading Kalben
Batuhan Akyil
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
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