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the beauty of the mosaic is the perfect metaphor for the music of madaba. effortlessly, the group transcends cultural and musical differences in a captivating celebration of connection. madaba was formed last year in the netherlands. the group consists of four acclaimed musicians from syria, turkey, and the netherlands who challenge, encourage, and push each other to new heights, in a captivating interplay of sound and emotion. syrian-dutch singer, oud player, and composer nawras altaky draws on the rich musical tradition of the middle east, joined by his fellow countryman ghaeth almaghoot on clarinet and duduk (a traditional armenian oboe). with a vast array of afro-anatolian percussion, the turkish-dutch sjahin during injects percussive energy, while the dutch virtuoso tony roe uses the piano and electronics to weave the ensemble together. tickets and drinks/food purchase a ticket for €18.00 for a concert with drinks or a concert with dinner on the muziekgebouw website. please note that all drinks and food must be paid for at the terrace. bad weather? in the event of unfavourable weather conditions, the performance will be held indoors in the entrance hall, which overlooks the river ij. keep in mind: the sun can be intense and the wind can be quite strong near the water, so come prepared.

the roda de samba has become a tradition on our stage, a musical gathering where everyone is invited to join in the singing, dancing and playing. the host is guitarist nelson latif, who invites musicians from different parts of brazil. trio baru (20:30-21:25) opening act is the acoustic trio baru, featuring nelson latif on cavaquinho, the four-stringed instrument that is so characteristic of brazilian music. roda de samba (21:35 - 22:50) three phenomenal vocalists come to the fore in this musical celebration, where you can expect anything samba-related. lilian vieira celebrated international success with the brazilectro band zuco 103. the versatile singer regularly performs in smaller, acoustic settings as well. as a highly demanded soloist, she has collaborated with renowned ensembles such as the metropole orchestra. born in rio de janeiro, singer marcelo café is one of the outstanding voices of samba in the city he now calls home: brasília. breno alves represents the new samba generation, and at the same time he’s recognized as an authentic representative of the genre. choro xadrez (22:50-00:30) the style called choro is the predecessor to many brazilian music forms. the intimate sounds of choro xadrez originate from the island of florianópolis on the brazilian coast. here a circle of musicians formed that comes together every week in various formations. co-founder and guitarist Álvaro fausane will now bring a delegation to our stage.

the jazz department of the music school of amsterdam produces a great amount of young talents every year. during the annual jazz marathon 80 musicians put their best foot forward at the bimhuis, featuring several bands and ensembles. 36 years ago peter guidi, 'the godfather of the amsterdam jazz scene' (de volkskrant), founded the jazz department of the music school of amsterdam. since then, they have grown to include four big bands, seven jazzcombo's, and two workshops for adults whom all rehearse weekly. the result cannot be found is jam-packed afternoon where the next jazz generation takes the stage.

the black art jazz collective was co-founded by trumpeter jeremy pelt, drummer johnathan blake and saxophonist wayne escoffery, three american greats who are currently at the absolute top of international jazz. the band members celebrate jazz as a true american art form. in their original compositions, they honor icons of african-american culture, such as w.e.b. dubois, sojourner truth, and barack obama. they would have performed on our stage in july 2022, if not for some pandemic. luckily they will now visit our venue for real, with a new line-up celebrating their 10th anniversary, together with a new album. the new line-up consists of josh evans on trumpet, wayne escoffery on tenor sax, james burton iii on trombone, danny grissett on piano, jasen weaver on bass and mark whitfield jr. on drums.

for de beren gieren, minimalism and bursting energy go hand in hand. it’s no coincidence that this band is based in belgium, where the culture has spawned its own styles of surrealism and techno. these three musicians are highly active in the european music scene, and their versatility flows freely in this band. in their multi-layered improvisations, acoustic instruments fuse with electronic effects. here they take example from such musical visionaries as visible cloaks, radiohead and jon hassell. with deceptive rhythms, clear melodies and uninhibited electronics, de beren gieren have created compelling music on their seventh album what eludes us. the band’s pianist fulco ottervanger composes most of the tunes, exuding a childlike clarity, yet without ever pointing to a specific genre. it challenges the band to conceive a never-heard combination of sounds and parts supporting those sing-along melodies, often resulting in cinematic structures with a kaleidoscopic quality.

absolute prime players in american jazz form pentad led by johnathan blake, one of the most accomplished drummers of his generation. he grew up in philadelphia, a historical nerve center of american music. on his most recent album passage he pays tribute to his father, jazz violinist john blake jr., who passed away ten years ago. rather than settle in a somber mood, the music reflects the extrovert and vibrant personalities of father and son. passage appeared on the legendary jazz label blue note, which also released johnathan blake’s previous album featuring the same line-up, homeward bound. downbeat called homeward bound ‘a celebration of life and legacy, bursting with exuberance and lighthearted energy.’ johnathan blake has collaborated with major players such as pharoah sanders, chris potter and avishai cohen, and he has previously performed on our stage in the bands of tom harrell, ravi coltrane and oded tzur.

whether he plays in a small or a big line-up, the music of arturo o’farrill always has an orchestral quality to it. it’s the undeniable influence of the afro-cuban jazz orchestra, which he took over from his father chico o’farrill. renamed to afro-latin orchestra, it developed a unique genre that connects styles and traditions from all over the world. arturo has the same mission with his quintet, which will perform on our stage. arturo o’farrill was born in mexico and grew up in new york city. his professional career began with the carla bley band and he worked with jazz greats such as dizzy gillespie, lester bowie and wynton marsalis. as an ambassador of cuban music, he maintains contacts with the native country of his father, trumpeter and band leader chico o’farrill. arturo won eight grammy awards for various compositions and albums. currently he releases his music on the famous jazz label blue note records.