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for Bello (after Robert Smit)

Pete Harden

for Bello (after Robert Smit) is a whimsical musical response to Robert Smit’s Dog with Red Mouth sculpture, capturing its playful spirit and circular motion through meandering melodies and intricate rhythms, premiered by Orkest de Ereprijs on 17 June 2023 at Museum Arnhem.

The performance of for Bello (after Robert Smit) (2023), composed by Pete Harden, takes inspiration from Robert Smit’s artwork Dog with Red Mouth, a unique and playful gold necklace sculpture displayed at the CODA museum in Apeldoorn. This work, commissioned by Orkest de Ereprijs for their Museum Tour project 2023, brings the mischievous essence of the sculpture to life through music. The piece explores the concept of a musical line that meanders and circles back on itself, much like the twisted golden threads of the poodle-shaped necklace. The composition intertwines rhythmic structures and melodic lines, drawing from the simplicity of Paul Klee’s “Pedagogical Sketchbook,” where a line is taken for a walk. The music ebbs and flows, drawing the audience into a whimsical journey. The premiere took place on 17 June 2023 at Museum Arnhem.

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FaKruTu Dakar Edition

FaKruTu Dakar Edition is a vibrant mix of Senegalese percussion, vocals, and electric grooves by the FaKruTu Trio. Recorded live at TivoliVredenburg during the 15th anniversary of the World Music Forum NL, the performance showcases energetic and soulful music that crosses cultural boundaries.

FaKruTu Dakar Edition is a musical experience that spans from Dakar to Amsterdam, bringing together a passionate powerhouse of established musicians from Senegal, Netherlands, and the United States. Senegalese percussion and songs blend with the eclectic and electric grooves of the FaKruTu Trio. The band has built a reputation for delivering high-energy, soulful performances that get the audience on their feet. This concert was recorded at TivoliVredenburg on November 1, 2022, during the 15th anniversary of the World Music Forum NL.Performers:Sean Fasciani (NL) - bassStefan Kruger (NL) - drumsMark Tuinstra (NL) - guitarMola Sylla (SN/NL) - vocalsOké Sène (SN/NL) - percussionBao Sissoko (SN/NL) - koraIn collaboration with World Music Forum NL and Old Roots New Routes.

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