WITH ZUCO103 AND CANTORIAS
Lilian Vieira is best known as the frontwoman of the Brazilectro band Zuco103. They received the Edison Global Award for their latest studioalbum Telenova. The jury wrote: On Telenova, Zuco 103 reinvents itself (..) Thanks to the high quality of the compositions and the ever-vibrant singing of Lilian Vieira.
Furthermore, Lilian also won a Vocal National Edison Award for the debut album she recorded with Cantorias. This unique ensemble is a new project in which four female singers, including Lilian Vieira, as well as Femke Smit, Anna Serierse, and Nina Rompa, take the lead, accompanied by amazing musicians. The jury's quote: The vocals blend together as if the ladies have been singing together their entire lives, making Cantorias a very impressive debut album and a joyful celebration to listen to.
..PASSIONATELY UNPREDICTABLE MUSIC
This fall Witch ‘n’ Monk will release their new album ‘Outfox’ and perform throughout Europe. Check their website for the latest news and dates https://www.witchnmonk.com/ Mauricio Velasierra’s radically electrified Latin American flutes and Heidi Heidelberg’s jazz-punk guitar/bass and anarchic soprano vocals exploring extremes and creating contrast like dark and light, feminine and masculine, punk and Romantic, free form and intricately composed. Celebrated in the jazz, contemporary classical and DIY underground music scenes they played and will tour again across the UK and Europe, at prestigious venues and festivals.
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
NEW ALBUM PRODUCED BY IVAN LINS
The legendary Brazilian composer, pianist, and singer Ivan Lins will join Josee Koning on stage presenting her new album Doce Presença. In addition to Ivan Lins producing this enchanting album of international caliber, Ivan Lins and Josee Koning can also be heard in the duet "Plus Fort que Nous" and the closing track "Doce Presença."
Ivan Lins describes the album: “It’s delicate, intimate, melodic, soft, sweet, peaceful, has great lyrics and a close to the bossanova atmosphere. Our album is delicious!” Watch the story of Doce Presença here https://youtu.be/tNdo7vI4WGo?feature=shared
Josee performs the pieces from 'Doce Presença' with Ivan Lins and an international super 5-tet. They reunite 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)." Listen here @Spotify
CD Presentation
June 19 Beauforthuis, Austerlitz
June 22 LantarenVenster, Rotterdam
June 23 Bimhuis, Amsterdam
Line up: Josee Koning (vocals), Ivan Lins (keys, vocals), Leonardo Amuedo (guitar), Danilo Amuedo (drums), Hans Vroomans (piano), Matheus Nicolaiewsky (bas)
More dates t.b.a.
(..) Even now, nearly half a century onward, Barnes seems to have lost none of the elegance and charm she brought to that gig. She and the MJO make a lovely couple.
For more info please check Millenniumjazzorchestra.nl
NEW DATES STARTING AS FROM 2024:
October 5 Doetinchem
October 10 Delft
October 11 Leeuwarden
October 12 Tilburg
October 26 Almelo
October 27 Assen
November 7 Groningen
November 14 Utrecht
November 21 Rotterdam
November 29 Purmerend
December 7 Den Haag
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.
Please check the website for all dates www.izalinecalister.com
Line up:
Izaline Calister: lead vocals, script, acting
Ed Verhoeff: guitars
Ilja Reijngoud: trombone
Quincy Braafhart: percussion
After the album presentation concerts together with the world-famous Ivan Lins, Josee Koning once again performs with amazing musicians: Hans Vroomans (pi), Daniel de Moraes (git), Matheus Nicolaiewsky (bas), Yoran Vroom (drums). During these concerts, she will also play songs from her recent album Doce Presença, which was produced by Ivan Lins himself.
Jazzradar.nl: The title of the new album Doce Presença couldn’t be more fitting looking and listening to the sweet presence of Josee Koning with her phenomenal band
Jazzflits.nl: (..) The music is timelessly magical. (..) According to Ivan, the title perfectly describes how Josee sings: 'She is an amazing singer. I love her voice, soft and crystal clear, and her subtle timbre. She sings Portuguese like a Brazilian.
Musicabrasileira.org: (..) It’s maybe her most impressive album so far
https://joseekoning.com/
13 september De Tor, Enschede
3 oktober, De Pletterij, Haarlem
9 oktober, Jazzkapel, Harderwijk
Allthatjazz.com (..)the latest album by The Netherlands' superb Millennium Jazz Orchestra, offers clear proof that "music with a message" need not be barren nor bland. Amazonia is a vibrant and colorful eight-part suite by composer / arranger Joan Reinders, whose disheartening theme is the loss of the Amazon rainforest.
Jazzradar.com (..) In an eight-part suite, the compelling story of the threatened Amazon region is told. A timely narrative, wrapped in beautiful music and songs, convincingly interpreted by vocalist Lilian Vieira.
Writteninmusic.com (..) The result is very beautiful, especially due to the combination of Lilian Vieira's beautiful Brazilian singing and the compositions by Joan Reinders, who took the poems of De Mello and Lilian as a starting point for them.
More info? Please check Millennium Jazz Orchestra or listen the album (Zennez Records) @Spotify
A new, contemporary music spectacle set against the backdrop of climate change, entirely focused on water. The 18-member Millennium Jazz Orchestra will engage in a fascinating dialogue with singer Izaline Calister and emerging harp talent Sanne Bakker. During the sung poems, images are displayed that 'co-narrate' the story. 
Tour Poetic Water:
21/09 Apeldoorn Schouwburg
26/09 Zwolle Schouwburg
06/10 Assen Muziekkamer
13/10 Deventer MIMIK
23/10 Nijmegen De Vereeniging
25/10 Amersfoort Flint theater
01/12 Hardenberg Theater de Voorveghter
15/12 Amsterdam Bimhuis
15/03 Kampen Stadsgehoorzaal
21/03 Amsterdam De Meervaart
23/03 Rotterdam LantarenVenster
After releasing their debutalbum Vento do Mar and touring Spain, Portugal, Moldova and even China(!), vocalist/guitarist Joana Almeida is performing again in the Netherlands. She’s the first, female classical fado guitarist in Portugal. Moved to Amsterdam,NL in 2020 and formed Cacha Mundinho quartet with Sjahin During. Cacha Mundinho “catch a small world” breathes new life into practically forgotten musical routes from songs that exude an Iberian ambiance and Portuguese troubadour tradition. 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
https://www.cachamundinho.com
..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.
As a follow-up to their theater show about Izaline's father and her birth island Curaçao, this show explores the perceptions that the Dutch and Antilleans have of each other. Along with beautiful songs, they delve in a humorous manner into cultural differences and prejudices. Experience how Izaline and Thijs masterfully incorporate these aspects into an intriguing musical program.
JUNE 16 Theater De Bussel,Oosterhout
JULY 10 Concertgebouw, Amsterdam
For all dates please Thijs Borsten Productions
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
Curieus for these new samba grooves? Please Listen here@ Spotify
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