NAWRAS ALTAKY QUARTET

together they are strong, these friends. and music is their superpower. they know each other from amsterdam south east. as a little boy, yoràn went to music school there, where he learned how to play the drums. he also wanted to know everything about the music of the caribbean culture of his family. now he will finally perform where his old teacher used to give concerts. he has come full circle, with a little help from his friends. in the family concert series groove beest you will discover why some music makes you want to tap your foot to the beat or jump up start dancing. together with mc cheyenne toney and the band members you will feel the groove. sitting still is not an option; so jump, dance and clap along and unleash your inner beast. get in the mood with this video. this concert is part of big sounds amsterdam. this biennial festival highlights large ensembles that provide space for improvisation, bold ideas and worldly sounds.    

with cavolo nero it feels you’re dancing on a disco floor, but not to a dj. these are real musicians working up a sweat just for you. and soon you will be jumping around yourself to the swirling music. no wonder this groovy band - born out of a love for funk, disco and afrobeat - has conquered a number of huge festivals, from eurosonic to zwarte cross. in the family concert series groove beest you will discover why some music makes you want to tap your foot to the beat or jump up start dancing. together with mc cheyenne toney and the band members you will feel the groove. sitting still is not an option; so jump, dance and clap along and unleash your inner beast. get in the mood with this video.

zuco 103 sets the mood of a sultry summer evening. singer lilian vieira makes her songs sound as sunny as her native country brazil. lilian and her band have been around the block quite a few times. when you listen well, you can hear this in their music. every song is like a new episode in an exciting television series. you will find yourself on the edge of your seat, or jumping up and down. do you like dancing, singing along, or just listening? either way, you will love zuco 103. in the family concert series groove beest you will discover why some music makes you want to tap your foot to the beat or jump up start dancing. together with mc cheyenne toney and the band members you will feel the groove. sitting still is not an option; so jump, dance and clap along and unleash your inner beast. get in the mood with this video.