Complete Dutch Jazz & World Meeting Lineup Announced
During the second Dutch Jazz & World Meeting, which takes place October 5 & 6 2012, in Amsterdam, 26 prominent jazz and world music acts from the Netherlands will present themselves to both national as well as international music professionals.
Music Center the Netherlands today announces the complete line-up of the showcases.
The following acts will perform in the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ and the Bimhuis.
Amina Figarova
Amina Figarova
b.1966
piano
Baraná Elektro Shaman
Blue Flamingo
Boi Akih
Celano Baggiani Group
Chambertones
Fugara
Göksel Yilmaz Ensemble
Hybrid 10tet
Kapok
Jungle by Night
Levantasy
The Nordanians
Parne Gadje
PumpOrgan
Ramón Valle Trio
Reijseger/Fraanje/Sylla
Ronald Snijders
Royal Improvisers Orchestra
Rubatong
Skip 'n' Die
Spinifex Quintet
Testimoni
Tin Men & the Telephone
Yuri Honing Acoustic Quartet
Zapp4
All concerts are open to professionals and the public.
Selection
The showcase program of the second Dutch Jazz & World Meeting has been selected by two independent curators: Michelle Kuypers (North Sea Jazz and Mojo Concerts) and Wim Westerveld (Music Meeting and Chazz Agency).
Conference
Besides showcases, the Dutch Jazz and World Meeting offers a two day conference covering issues within the international jazz and world music fields. Keynote speeches and panels, as well as speeddate sessions and an ‘information market’ complete the program.
Opening Night
The Bimhuis presents an informal Opening Night on Thursday October 4, with the David Kweksilber Big Band.
Dutch Jazz & World Meeting
The biannual Dutch Jazz & World Meeting’s main purpose is to promote the best of new Dutch jazz and world music worldwide. This event welcomes international professionals as well as the entire Dutch music scene. The Dutch Jazz & World Meeting is organized by Music Center the Netherlands in cooperation with Bimhuis, Conservatorium van Amsterdam and Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ.
