WITCH ā€˜Nā€™ MONK PRESENTING FLUID FORM CLUB ON TOUR

..PASSIONATELY UNPREDICTABLE MUSIC



The FLUID FORM CLUB is hosted by resident band Witch 'n' Monk: Mauricio Velasierra’s radically electrified Latin American flutes and Heidi Heidelberg’s jazz-punk guitar/bass and anarchic soprano vocals. For every club event this defiantly original duo invites a second band to share the bill. The format is unexpected, but suffice to say there is an element of collaboration between both bands.
The FLUID FORM CLUB was created in Witch‘n’ Monk hometown Berlin, to host a very specific breed of musicians who make passionate music and all have one thing in common: they evade stylistic classification and explore genuinely new sonic territory. So far Witch ‘n’ Monk have partnered with musicians such as: Marja Nuut, ECM artist Seb Rochford band Pulled by Magnets, Japanese vocalist satsuma-biwa-player Junko Ueda and French refreshing, post-punk duo Pili Coït.
For more infos please check http://www.fluidformclub.net.

 

 

MUSICAL PRODUCTION TULA AND JULIET,MY ENSLAVED GREAT-GRANDMOTHER
BY IZALINE CALISTER



Izaline Calister: In 2023-2024, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. My great-grandmother Juliet (1836-1875) experienced it all: slavery and its abolition.
On October 3rd of last year, after 228 years, Tula, the leader of the largest slave revolt on Curaçao (part of the former Dutch Antilles), was rehabilitated by the Dutch government." This rebellion in 1795 was brutally suppressed, and Tula was sentenced to death. Subsequently, it was taboo for a long time to commemorate Tula.
By telling the story of the freedom fighter Tula and how he influenced the life of Izaline's great-grandmother, she connects history with the present and celebrates the future through singing her own passionate and moving music.
Tourdates:
June 27 Theater de Lieve Vrouw, Amersfoort
June 28 Theater de Leest, Waalwijk
June 30 De Kleine Komedie, Amsterdam
Please check for more dates www.izalinecalister.com

Line up: 
Izaline Calister: lead vocals, script, acting
Ed Verhoeff: guitars
Ilja Reijngoud: trombone
Vernon Chatlein or Lidrick Solognier: percussion

BON DIA, GOEIEMORGEN THEATRE TOUR 2024
IZALINE CALISTER SINGING CHILDREN'S SONGS FROM CURACAO AND ARUBA


As a child, Izaline would always sing, even in children’s choirs such as 'Perlitas,' led by the famous Rudy Plaate. For this project, Izaline selected songs from her youth—ones that every Antillean enjoys singing along to—composed by renowned figures like Richard Simon, Padu Lampe from Aruba, and the aforementioned Rudy Plaate.
Izaline, together with Thijs Borsten, had the songs adapted into Dutch by children's book author Koos Meinderts. They recorded new arrangements of the songs, with contributions from others musicians. This CD is accompanied by a picture book. Based on these songs, they have collaborated with director Kiki Jaski to create a theater program with which they are currently touring.
Line up: Izaline Calister, Thijs Borsten (piano), Danny Rombout (percussion)
For singing along please check www.bondiagoeiemorgen.nl

Bon Dia, Goeiemorgen Tour 2024
February
14
Schoolconcerts Wijk bij Duurstede
20
Podium Hoge woerd- De Meern
March
10
Kunstlinie Almere Flevoland (KAF)
24
Het Kielzog, Hoogezand-Sappermeer
April
13
Musis & Stadstheater Arnhem
14 Leidse Schouwburg, Leiden
21
Schouwburg Tilburg
May
27
Schouwburg, Tilburg
28
Schoolconcert, Tilburg







LILIAN VIEIRA LIVE
PLAYING WITH VARIOUS LINE-UPS



Lilian Vieira takes you on a journey to her birth country, Brazil. Together with talented musicians, she performs various styles of samba, funk, and choros from Rio de Janeiro; Forró from the northeast, and samba de roda from Bahia. Expect an immersive program filled with music from the heyday of Elis Regina, Chico Buarque, Luiz Gonzaga, Noel Rosa, Cartola, Jackson do Pandeiro, and others. Lilian's enchanting presence, paired with her unique vocal style and accompanied by these musicians, results in a captivating Brazilian performance where joy and melancholy are intricately intertwined
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Lilian Vieira LIVE
March 15 Big Band Marechaussee feat. Lilian Vieira, National Military Museum, Soest

March 16 Trio Lilian Vieira, Marijn van der Linden (cavaquinho), Udo Demandt (percussion), Kunstkring Ruurlo

March 24 Trio Lilian Vieira, Marijn van der Linden, (cavaquinho), Wagner Vasconselos (batteria), Club Jazz on the Waves, Texel

April 20 Lilian Vieira & Daniel Montes (guitar), Theater Munganga, Amsterdam

April 21
Trio Lilian Vieira, Daniel Montes (guitar), Luis Mascaro (violin), Jazzzondag Het Witte Paard, Rotterdam, showtime: 3 p.m. free entrance!

April 26 Lucas Santana ensemble featuring Lilian Vieira, Bimhuis, Amsterdam

April 28 Trio Lilian Vieira, Marijn van der Linden (cavaquinho), Daniel Montes (guitar), De gitaarsalon, Drommedaris, Enkhuizen

May 10
Trio Lilian Vieira, Daniel Montes (guitar), Luis Mascaro (violin), Udo Demandt (percussion), Hotspot Jazz, Schiedam, showtime: 6 p.m

CACHA MUNDINHO
DEBUT ALBUM VENTO DO MAR OUT NOW!



Vocalist/guitarist Joana Almeida
is the first, female classical fado guitarist in Portugal. She moved to Amsterdam,NL in 2020 and formed Cacha Mundinho quartet with Sjahin During. Almeida composes original pieces in Portuguese, drawing inspiration from fado and traditional Portuguese troubadour songs but imbuing them with her unique and contemporary perspective. Elements from Cape Verdean and Brazilian music are seamlessly combined with the improvisatory agility of top-notch jazz.
Lusophony encompasses all regions and cultures that share the Portuguese language, including Portugal, the Middle East, Africa, Brazil, and India.
In this special case, 'cacha' is derived from Cape Verdean creole and is a variation of 'catch', while 'mundinho' originates from 'mundo' and means 'small world'.
Line up (all based in NL):
Joana Almeida (Portugal) vocals & guitar
Maripepa Contreras (Spain) oboe & duduk
Pedro Ivo Ferreira (Brazil) double bass
Sjahin During (Turkey/Netherlands) percussion
CD PRESENTATION March 23, Q.Festival, Amstelkerk, Amsterdam
https://www.cachamundinho.com


The arrangements are fantastically beautiful. (....) And that goes for the entire album – the songs are amazing, the vocals are beautiful, and all four musicians are phenomenally skilled, playing together exceptionally well. Gorgeous, just gorgeous!" 
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LILIAN VIEIRA GRUPO LATEST ALBUM: CANTA SAMBA


Curieus for these new samba grooves? Please Listen here@ Spotify

www.lilianvieira.com

 

NEW THEATRE TOUR ON THE OTHER HAND (VAN DE ANDERE KANT)
IZALINE CALISTER AND THIJS BORSTEN


As a follow-up to their theater show about Izaline's father and her birth island Curaçao, this new show explores the perceptions that the Dutch and Antilleans have of each other. It delves, in a humorous manner into cultural differences and prejudices, allowing you to experience how Izaline and Thijs masterfully incorporate these aspects into an intriguing musical program.


February
25-02 Studio De Bakkerij Rotterdam
March
08-03 Cpunt, Hoofddorp
17-03 Kleine Komedie, Amsterdam
22-03 Parnassos Cultuurcentrum, Utrecht
23-03  Op Maarhuizen, Winsum
30-03 Lux, Nijmegen
April
18-04 Theater De Speeldoos,Baarn
21-04 Het Theater Blaricum (matinee)
24-04  Theater Heerenlogement Beusichem
25-04 Schouwburg Hengelo 
02-05-24 Schouwburg Amphion, Doetinchem
24-05-24 Theater Streams - Breede Beek, Nijkerk
26-05-24 Theater De Bussel,Oosterhout
For all dates please Thijs Borsten Productions 

JOSEE KONING PRESENTING NEW ALBUM (ZENNEZ RECORDS)

PRODUCED BY FOUR-TIME GRAMMY WINNER IVAN LINS



Doce Presença is the upcoming album from Dutch singer Josee Koning. Produced by the Brazilian composer, pianist, and singer Ivan Lins, it’s an enchanting album of international caliber. As Ivan Lins states: It’s delicate, intimate, melodic, soft, sweet, peaceful, has great lyrics and a close to the bossanova atmosphere. Our album is delicious!”
Josee performs the pieces from 'Doce Presença' with an international super 5-tet. She reunites with master guitarist Leonardo Amuedo, who currently resides in the US. He is accompanied by his son, the talented drummer Danilo Amuedo.
Enjoy listening to the first single Plus fort que nous -the only one in French- a duet with Ivan Lins. “It was his idea to record this beautiful French song from the film 'Un homme et une femme' (1966)." https://pias.ffm.to/plusfortquenous  Album release April 5 (Zennez Records)

CD Presentation
June 22
LantarenVenster, Rotterdam
June 23
Bimhuis, Amsterdam
Line up: Josee Koning (
vocals), Leonardo Amuedo (guitar), Danilo Amuedo (drums), Hans Vroomans (piano), Matheus Nicolaiewsky (bas)
More dates t.b.a.




AWARD-WINNING MUSIC DOCUMENTARY TULA LIVES
IZALINE CALISTER IN COLLABORATION WITH THIJS BORSTEN


 In this documentary, Izaline and Thijs embark on the Ruta di Tula in Curaçao, where they encounter artists, musicians, historians, and a pastor. Tula, who once worked as a slave on Knip plantation, led the largest slave revolt on Curaçao August 17, 1795. Alongside other enslaved individuals, they protested against their working conditions. When plantation owner Casper Lodewijk van Uytrecht remains unresponsive, they decide to journey to the capital to seek justice from the governor. On their way, about 2000 other enslaved individuals joined their cause. In the end, Tula and many others paid the ultimate price with their lives, but the rebellion became a national symbol.
Tula himself was declared a national hero in 2010, and in 2023, after 228 years, he was rehabilitated by the Dutch government. The documentary was originally broadcast on Dutch Television on August 17,2023. However, due to the rehabilitation of Tula on October 3rd, 2023 the documentary was re-aired on the NPOEXTRA channel and can still be watched here. In addition, the special concert at Zuurzak plantation in Curaçao, featuring Izaline Calister, Thijs Borsten and more musicians, was also broadcasted.

The documentary has been awarded with a significant number of prizes!
Cinematography & Photography Awards London
Brussel Capital Film Festival België
Round The Globe Film & Music Festival USA
Luleå, Norrbotten Sweden
Heart Of Europe International Monthly Film Festival (HEI) Slovakia

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