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CNCD, in collaboration with Muziekpublique, is pleased to present the release concert for the album 'Entity' by Qotob Trio. Qotob was originally formed in Damascus but a new chapter in its history is now being written in Belgium. This Brussels version of the trio with Bassel Abou Fakher on cello, Jean-Baptiste Delneuville on piano and Piet Maris on accordion plays a mixture of Middle-eastern classical music and contemporary jazz. A poetic piano, an accordion which alternates between melancholy and joy and a deep yet serene cello form a very special musical blend.
'Entity' was recorded in the Jacques Altenloh auditorium, the trio’s rehearsal space, is instrumental, cinematic and adventurous. The sound is in part an extension of the intimate, velvet ECM releases of Anouar Brahem, but is also not far in spirit from the exotic arab jazz of Rabih Abou-Khalil, Dhafer Youssef and Bachar Mar Khalifé.
The concert will be preceded by a screening of ‘Nulle part en France’, Yolande Moreau’s moving documentary about migrants in Calais and Grande-Synthe which aims to shine a light in the darkness of denial and provide a beacon in the night of ignorance. This year refugees and migration form the centrepiece of the campaign of the CNCD (the Centre National de Coopération au Développement).
Qotob Trio was invited by the renowned radioshow 'Le Monde Est Un Village' on RTBF - La première (Belgian national radio) for a talk about the upcoming album 'Entity', the birth of the Qotob Trio, life in Brussels and the official release show at MuziekPublique on the 6th of October!
Listen what they have to say HERE (in French & English from 28:30).
Every two years, there is a Fieris Féeries parade in Seraing. La Nouvelle Harmonie Bruxelloise d'Accordéons participated for the second time.
Mini-festival Autovrij Bockstael sans Voitures La(e)ken
org.: Choux de Bruxelles, cc Maison de la Création, gc Nekkersdal
! ANIMO ! Cyclo Depannage - Caravan-Photo- Bike Circus (pumptrack, panna-foot...), Associations, Verenigingen, Food & Drinks, Espace PicNic, Bookswap, Kids Corner, Pimp Yout Bike, Fête des Patattenfeest
! CONCERT & DANCE ! Atelier Sysmito Laeken+Impulsion Danse, Ik en den Theo/Moi et le Théo + Bal Moderne, Bernard Orchestar, Dance Show Slayers
Bruzz (Brussels media) chose Bassel for their "Enfant Terrible" series and made a nice video report about his journey from Syria, his life in Brussels and of course the love for his cello.
You can watch the report HERE!
Sarah Baur used the Stop Motion technique in a digital environment to animate the illustration she had made for the book that accompanied the first CD.
This resulted in a fun and child friendly music video, that incorporates the full lyrics in a playful and organic way so everybody can sing along.
There's is also a Dutch version to be enjoyed.
'Internet' is a good humoured song about the frustrations that arise in children when everybody around them is absorbed in their screens.
Sarah Baur used the Stop Motion technique in a digital environment to animate the illustration she had made for the book that accompanied the first CD.
This resulted in a fun and child friendly music video, that incorporates the full lyrics in a playful and organic way so everybody can sing along.
There's is also a French version to be enjoyed.
'Internet' is a good humoured song about the frustrations that arise in children when everybody around them is absorbed in their screens.
Piet Maris did a little Q&A session with gig-blog, announcing the concert at Freunds & Refugees in Stuttgart on July 9. Read the full Q&A at the gig-blog website.
Sound & Image likes the 20sth Collector a lot! Read the full review (in German) on their website.