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Thin Air

Calliope Tsoupaki

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Calliope Tsoupaki’s Thin Air, written during the early lockdown, connects global performances via Festivals for Compassion. The solo work celebrates solidarity and the contemporary music community, emphasizing unity despite distance.

Conceived as a composition of 'solidarity', Calliope Tsoupaki's Thin Air was written at the start of the lockdown to travel the world. The solo work, first performed in June 2020, is now on tour, with performances delivered online by festivals canceled or restructured in the wake of COVID-19. Through Festivals for Compassion, Thin Air has become a collection of archived performances, brought together in a timeline that celebrates the contemporary music community.As musicians, organizers, and audiences, we often experience the same music, unconsciously sharing it as it moves from place to place. In a year where everything moved to the same elusive location, Thin Air uses differences to highlight similarities, marking the distance between us to strengthen our solidarity.

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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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