Yoràn Vroom – Big Group of Friends

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.

Visit the free pre-program from 2:00 – 2:20 PM in the Atrium of the Muziekgebouw
With Meet in the Middle, the energy of a big band, drum band, and brass band comes together. During Big Sounds Amsterdam, Brassband Ritmo Entertainment and Wijktalentorkest NEXT Zuidoost join forces with young saxophonists, trumpeters, and trombonists to dive into the vibrant history of jazz and the marching bands of New Orleans. Under the inspired direction of Maite Hontelé, these talented young musicians create a unique mix that will make it impossible for you to stand still!

Aicha Gill vocals, Itai Weissman EWI, Timothy Banchet piano/keys, Nathaniel Klumperbeek bass, Yoràn Vroom drums, Yariv Vroom percussion, Fantison Araby O’bryan Mandinka percussion, Yailah Vroom dans

MC Cheyenne Toney