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Peter Willems Trio

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Peter Willems' trio blends folk, pop, jazz standards, and rap into a distinctive sound. After winning the 2023 Maastricht Jazz Award, their eclectic mix is showcased in their debut album Double Dare, featuring Gary Lucas.

An eclectic mix of folk, pop, singer-songwriter songs, jazz standards, rap, and original material, all blended into one unique sound — their own sound. This is how Peter Willems' trio won the Maastricht Jazz Award in 2023, featuring Michal Niedbala on piano and Jakob Lingen on drums. Peter Willems, a young singer and bassist from Maastricht, has performed at festivals like North Sea Jazz and November Music. In 2019, he won second place at the Prinses Christina Jazz Competition, with the jury calling him a "star in the making." Recently, Willems released his well-received debut album Double Dare, featuring American guitarist Gary Lucas, Grammy-nominated and known for his work with Jeff Buckley and Captain Beefheart.Artists: Peter Willems – vocals and bass Michal Niedbala – piano Jakob Lingen – drumsRecorded at InJazz 2023

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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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