EL LEÓN PARDO Y LOS GAITEROS DE PUNTA ICACO
El León Pardo y los Gaiteros de Punta Icaco is a Colombian group formed around El León, composer, trumpeter and gaitero from Cartagena. Armed with gaitas, maracas and drums, the four artists take us on a vibrant journey to the heart of the Afro-Colombian musical tradition, where the soul of the gaita merges with the mixed rhythms of the drums. It’s a lively, intoxicating music where cumbia, gaita, el porro and puya are king and queen. Since 2013, El León Pardo has been shaping a unique sound identity that eludes rigid classification. Their spellbinding melodies breathe magical energy into the gaita, while the beat of the drums resonate like a vibrant pulse, taking the audience on a sensory journey. It’s an intense musical experience where the power of the percussion and the depth of the gaitas make every note vibrate.
ZOURATIÉ KONÉ TRIO
Burkinabe griot, master percussionist, inventor of sounds and creator of instruments, Zouratié Koné makes Mandingo rhythms vibrate like no one else. Trained orally in the traditions of West Africa, he wields the djembe, the tama, the kora, the balafon and the ngoni with breathtaking virtuosity. Based in Belgium, he blends jazz, electro and traditional sounds in projects such as Electro Mandingo Groove and ZKE! Zouratié Koné Ensemble. On stage, it’s a breath of Africa, a deep pulse, an invitation to trance. With him, tradition dances with the future.
CHAPULINES
Jarocho fusion sound. Date Heure Lieu Description Chapulines brings all the energy of Latin music to the stage. Born in Ghent, but with musicians from Mexico, Cuba, Spain and Belgium, this group brilliantly fuses the sounds of the jarocho, cumbia, merengue, reggae and rumba. Their repertoire spans between original compositions and inspired rereadings, always in […]
El Balcon
An explosive new wave Latin band from Quebec, El Balcón is a festive hurricane that bewitches and thrills everyone in its path. This concert, inspired by traditional Latin American tunes, will take you on a journey between frenzy and sweetness. A jarana, a requinto, a violin, a double bass, a cajón and a tarima accompany songs and acoustic harmonies.
You won’t want to miss their eccentric generosity and their love of asymmetrical rhythms. This festive cocktail never fails to get crowds of all ages dancing; El Balcón sows precious memories in its wake.
Blue Mockingbirds ft. Leonie Evans
Six young Belgian musicians fascinated by the jazz of the ‘20s travel to New Orleans and share the streets and the stages with local musicians. The result is Blue Mockingbirds, a reference to the most jazz-mad bird in the United States, with the ability to imitate other birdsongs. The group tastefully composes and rearranges century-old gems in the New Orleans style they love so much. Add to that their encounter with the silky-smooth voice British multi-instrumentalist Leonie Evans (who will also play the washboard) and you’ve got a fun, unbridled septet that cultivates a love for the old school sound.
Maria Spyroglou Trio
Born in Brussels, Maria Spyroglou has always had a close connection with her Greek roots. Following in the footsteps of the great Roza Eskenazi, she immersed herself in rebetiko, the rebellious underground music born in the slums of Athens at the crossroads of East and West.
La perla
This trio of musicians from Bogotá has been touring America and Europe for ten years, spreading the influence of Colombian Caribbean culture (bullerengue, cumbia, merengue, gaita, champeta criolla) with their deep voices and rockin’ drums. They incorporate their social concerns into their scores, denouncing political schemes, racial injustice and sexual discrimination. They’ll be setting the Place Verte stage alight on the first night.
To this day, they have collaborated with a range of international artists including Snarky Puppy, Nubya Garcia, Chinese Man Records… and continue to tour and share numerous stages while preparing a new album.
Ethno
Ethno is an international music exchange camp for young musicians which is organised in 40 countries. For ten days, young people from all over the world come together to share their traditional music and culture. We are honoured to welcome on our stage the result of this first musical adventure in Wallonia. Their performance will be the result of an intensive week of jam sessions and exchanges. Admire this young and wild group and enjoy their enthusiasm!