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Svmerion (MEX) + How To Disappear (MEX) + Nebelstørm (NL)
The Cave, Friday, September 11 at 09:00 PM GMT+2
Svmerion (MEX)
Fri September 11, 2026 starts at 23:00
Hailing from Gómez Palacio, Durango Mexican extreme metal force Svmerian delivers a savage blend of thrash and black metal fueled by themes of war, hatred, and violence. Formed in 2018, the band combines razor-sharp riffs, relentless aggression, and raw underground intensity into a sound that’s both chaotic and crushing. With a fierce DIY spirit and uncompromising energy, Svmerian continues to carve its name into the modern extreme metal scene.How To Disappear (MEX)
Fri September 11, 2026 starts at 22:00
Emerging from the underground with a bleak and emotionally charged sound, How to Disappear blends atmospheric black metal, post-metal, and haunting melancholy into an immersive sonic experience. Formed in 2022, the project explores themes of isolation, loss, and existential despair through crushing riffs, ethereal textures, and emotionally raw songwriting. Balancing aggression with cinematic atmosphere, How to Disappear crafts music that is as introspective as it is devastating.Nebelstørm (NL)
Fri September 11, 2026 starts at 21:00
Their performances are more rituals than concerts. Shrouded in smoke and minimal lighting, the band often literally disappears into the mist on stage, their silhouettes only vaguely visible as the music induces an almost trance-like state. The audience is immersed in a world where time fades and only the feeling of chill, darkness, and ecstasy remains. Although the band consciously remains independent of labels and commercial influences, they distribute their music through digital platforms and exclusive physical releases (often on limitededition cassette or vinyl). Each work is an incantation, a snapshot of inner turmoil and natural transience. NEBELSTØRM is built on mist, melancholy, and pure artistic conviction. In a world that is constantly getting louder, NEBELSTØRM whispers in stormy silence.https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/svmerion-mex-how-to-disappear-mex-nebelstorm-nl
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Molton Grove (NL) + Horizon Tide (NL) + RC Sullivan (NL)
The Cave, Saturday, September 12 at 09:00 PM GMT+2
Molton Grove (NL)
Sat September 12, 2026 starts at 23:00
Discover Molton Grove, the alternative rock sensation from Amsterdam! With their powerful riffs and melodies, they are gaining significant ground in the alternative rock scene. Although they draw inspiration from virtually every genre, the band’s sound is primarily rooted in the distinctive style of the 90s. Think of the energy of bands like Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Pearl Jam, blended with a contemporary twist that puts Molton Grove’s own stamp on the genre.Horizon Tide (NL)
Sat September 12, 2026 starts at 22:00
Horizon Tide (formed in 2015) is an alternative metal band with progressive influences, hailing from the Amsterdam/Utrecht region. The band consists of Daan Romein (vocals, guitar), Tom van der Schaaf (guitar), Hasan Işik (drums), and Lex de Vries (bass guitar). The impression Horizon Tide’s music leaves on the listener is one of an unexpected blend of various (progressive) elements drawn from the metal palette. It is like a story filled with surprising plot twists—music that makes you headbang one moment, drift away in a reverie the next, and occasionally catches you off guard with a sharp, unexpected turn. The band and its music are constantly evolving, yet they always manage to retain their own unique sound.RC Sullivan (NL)
Sat September 12, 2026 starts at 21:00
R.C. Sullivan is rough and harmonious. It's familiar, yet exciting. The beat is fast and energetic, still variably so. The lyrics are introspective, though inviting. The music is chaotic but catchy. It's melodic hardcore. Expect melodic riffs, vehement vocals and pounding rhythms.https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/molton-grove-nl-horizon-tide-nl-rc-sullivan-nl
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Ukrainian New Wave
Splendor, Friday, October 30 at 07:00 PM GMT+1
Antonii Baryshevskyi presents:SplenDoor to Ukraine: CINEMAMore info soon
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Ontworteld: W.C. Handy en Leadbelly + Music by Friends
Splendor, Friday, October 2 at 08:00 PM GMT+2
River Adomeit presents:First edition of the new roots-focused series begins with two vital early American Blues musicians, W.C. Handy and Lead Belly. Siebren Smink will play an opening guitar set, celebrating fellow Amsterdam composers.
First set:
Siebren Smink - guitarSecond set:
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Cem Karayalçin - guitar
France Amado - voice
River Adomeit - basshttps://offbeat.amsterdam/event/ontworteld-wc-handy-en-leadbelly-music-by-friends
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The Mary Wallopers
Paradiso, Saturday, January 30 at 07:00 PM GMT+1
Irish folk with a punk attitudeThis is the concert on Saturday, January 30. The Mary Walloppers is also giving a concert on Friday, January 29.
The Mary Wallopers breathe new life into Irish folk songs, without smoothing out the rough edges. The band from Dundalk began during the COVID-19 lockdown with live streams from the living room of brothers Charles and Andrew Handy. What started as a trio grew into a six-piece band, featuring banjo, accordion, tin whistle, uilleann pipes and drums. Traditional songs and protest tunes are given driving rhythms and loose harmonies, ensuring the music remains true to the Irish folk tradition whilst retaining the directness of punk.
The songs deal with working-class life, the housing crisis and resistance to exploitation. Humour and politics blend effortlessly: old Irish folk tunes are not treated as museum pieces, but as stories that still have something to say. On 18 September, their third album ‘Paddywhackery’ is released, recorded in two weeks with James Skelly of The Coral. On tracks such as ‘Landlord’s Demise’, ‘Crowns of England’ and ‘The Big Mixer’, The Mary Wallopers sound fuller and more powerful. At the same time, the core remains the same: using songs from the Irish tradition to say something about life today.
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The Mary Wallopers
Paradiso, Friday, January 29 at 07:30 PM GMT+1
Irish folk with a punk attitudeThis is the concert on Friday, January 29. The Mary Walloppers is also giving a concert on Saturday, January 30.
The Mary Wallopers breathe new life into Irish folk songs, without smoothing out the rough edges. The band from Dundalk began during the COVID-19 lockdown with live streams from the living room of brothers Charles and Andrew Handy. What started as a trio grew into a six-piece band, featuring banjo, accordion, tin whistle, uilleann pipes and drums. Traditional songs and protest tunes are given driving rhythms and loose harmonies, ensuring the music remains true to the Irish folk tradition whilst retaining the directness of punk.
The songs deal with working-class life, the housing crisis and resistance to exploitation. Humour and politics blend effortlessly: old Irish folk tunes are not treated as museum pieces, but as stories that still have something to say. On 18 September, their third album ‘Paddywhackery’ is released, recorded in two weeks with James Skelly of The Coral. On tracks such as ‘Landlord’s Demise’, ‘Crowns of England’ and ‘The Big Mixer’, The Mary Wallopers sound fuller and more powerful. At the same time, the core remains the same: using songs from the Irish tradition to say something about life today.
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Squeeze
Paradiso, Sunday, March 21 at 07:30 PM GMT+1
A mainstay of British popSqueeze are the British band formed around songwriters Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford. Since emerging in the late seventies, they have become a defining presence in British pop, with songs such as 'Cool for Cats' and 'Up the Junction' now regarded as classics. Between 1978 and 1996, 11 singles reached the UK Top 40. Their influence can be heard in artists including Lily Allen and The Killers. More than five decades on, Tilbrook and Difford are still making music together. In 2026, they released 'Trixies', an album first conceived during their teenage years.
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Karate Boogaloo
Paradiso, Saturday, February 13 at 10:00 PM GMT+1
Instrumental funk and soul from MelbourneThe four members of Karate Boogaloo have been making music together since their school days. In Melbourne, bassist Henry Jenkins, drummer Hudson Whitlock, organist Callum Riley and guitarist Darvid Thor began by covering songs by Booker T. & The M.G.’s and The Meters. Almost twenty years on, they have distilled those influences into their own brand of instrumental funk and soul. Hammond organ, guitar, bass and drums form the foundation for playful melodies and the tension of an old film soundtrack. The music is recorded live without overdubs, clearly demonstrating just how well the quartet plays together.
Their new album, ‘Access All Areas’, is due for release on 9 October. For this new album, Karate Boogaloo stripped away everything that made the tracks more complicated than necessary. Recorded on four tracks and with as little embellishment as possible, the album showcases how Karate Boogaloo have fully made the instrumental funk and soul of their heroes their own.
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Herres op woendag
Maloe Melo, Wednesday, September 30 at 09:00 PM GMT+2
Allicht + Lots of Parking + DJ Sjaak
Allicht
Allicht is een Nederlandstalig synthpop-duo, opgericht omdat er te weinig Nederlandstalige synthpop wordt gemaakt. Muziek over het leven, want tot dusver zijn we onsterfelijk gebleken, nietwaar? Binnenkort te zien op een podium bij U in de buurt. Vanzelfsprekend, natuurlijk, vrijwel zeker, Allicht.
Lots of Parking
Parking Lot (Amsterdam): Een vierkoppige band die rauwe en energieke hardcore punk speelt. Je kunt hun muziek beluisteren via hun Parking Lot Bandcamp.
DJ Sjaak
De Amsterdamse DJ Sjaak (@bootlegsjaak) staat al ruim zeven jaar achter de draaitafel. Ze is een bekende in de Amsterdamse alternatieve muziekscene. Haar sets zijn altijd dansbaar en energiek, variërend van post/egg punk en darkwave tot de meest dansbare rock-‘n-roll en goth.
Poster door @bootlegsjaak Tickets 12,50 / 7,50 voor de kleine beurs
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Live jazz with Ron Cha
Contra, Thursday, October 1 at 08:00 PM GMT+2
Inspired by legendary venues like New York’s Blue Note, London’s Ronnie Scott's we introduce Amsterdam’s Contra: the place to enjoy intimate jazz concerts from your dinner table. A chef's menu is served, accompanied by our wide selection of wines. To keep the balance between the listening experience and sharing the moment, the concert consists of 3 sets of 35-40 minutes, each followed by a break to enjoy your table, your company, and the atmosphere.
This edition we welcome Ron Cha quartet!
Ronojit Chaliha aka. Ron Cha is Pianist, Producer, Composer and Educator from Assam, India. Ron has had a Western Classical Piano background for 15 years and then crossed over to Jazz, RnB and Gospel music. Ron is the recipient of the 1st A.R. Rahman 100% Full Scholarship to Berklee College of Music. He has toured America, Europe and Asia with artists suchas Lizzy McAlpine, Ferenc Németh, Gregory Tardy, Jacques Schwarz-Bart, Stephanie McKay and his own projects as a bandleader. This time he will bring his own quartet of rising stars in the Dutch jazz scene.
Ron Cha - piano
Joan Fort - Guitar
Omer Govreen - Double Bass
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Groove sessions with Giuls
Contra, Sunday, October 18 at 08:00 PM GMT+2
Inspired by legendary venues like New York’s Blue Note, London’s Ronnie Scott's we introduce Amsterdam’s Contra: the place to enjoy intimate jazz concerts from your dinner table. A chef's menu is served, accompanied by our wide selection of wines. To keep the balance between the listening experience and sharing the moment, the concert consists of 3 sets of 35-40 minutes, each followed by a break to enjoy your table, your company, and the atmosphere.
This edition we welcome Giuls!
Giuls is an Italian R&B artist currently based in Amsterdam. She is bringing honesty and vulnerability to the stage, delivering soulful vocals and a captivating performance. Expect a dynamic live show where pianist Micah Graves and drummer Prayanswer interact with one another, creating a rich musical dialogue driven by groove, improvisation, and soul. Their chemistry on stage transforms each performance into an immersive experience, where rhythm, emotion, and spontaneity come together in a unique way.
Vocals Giuls
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Friday Night Live - ADE edition - ft. Ikigai
Contra, Friday, October 23 at 08:00 PM GMT+2
Friday Night Live is the long awaited late night jam session refuge for jazz players and lovers alike! Steamy jazz, dimmed lights, bold cocktails, a delicious chef's menu and Europe’s finest musicians letting loose; Friday Night Live seeks out to become both an inspiring as well as highly entertaining institution of Amsterdam. Opening set from 20:00-21:30, jam session from 21:30-23:00, free entry if you bring your instrument.
To celebrate ADE we organise a week of eclectic, futuristic but above all insanely groovy electronic jazz! Inspired by the NU Jazz movement that has taken over the USA, UK and Europe we invite artists that blend jazz with electronic music, hiphop and other influences.
IKIGAI is an Amsterdam-based collective built around groove, improvisation and interaction. Founded by D!ma Loginov and Justin Maas, the project brings together musicians from different backgrounds and scenes, creating music somewhere between jazz, soul, electronic and grove based music.
Dima Loginov - Trumpet
Kitano Hernandez - piano/keys
Agus Fulka - Guitar
Justin Maas - Bass
Max Sergeant - Drumshttps://offbeat.amsterdam/event/friday-night-live-ade-edition-ft-ikigai
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Van Istanbul naar Marrakech
Splendor, Friday, November 27 at 08:30 PM GMT+1
Mattijs van de Woerd presents:Mediterraneo band en zanger gast Salah Eddin MosbahNaar Marrakech – een muzikale odyssee over zeeën en eeuwen
In deze vierde editie van het Istanbul Midnight-project dompelen we ons onder in de rijke tradities die de culturen rond de Middellandse Zee met elkaar verbinden:
Programmahoogtepunten
● Andalusische muziek – Ervaar de verfijnde elegantie van de Marokkaanse traditie, diep geworteld in het historische Al-Andalus.
● Ottomaanse klassieke muziek – Luister naar majestueuze makam-lijnen en sierlijke vocale ornamentiek, gevormd door eeuwen van Turkse kunstmuziek.
● Rebetiko – Voel de soulvolle en rauwe charme van de historische straatliederen uit Athene en Istanbul, gebracht met ongepolijste passie en expressie.Speciale gast: Dr. Michalis Cholevas
Tijdens het evenement geeft Dr. Michalis Cholevas een korte presentatie over de makam. Aan de hand van livevoorbeelden belicht hij de historische achtergrond, klassieke vormen en de improvisatietradities van de instrumentale taksim en vocale gazel.
Mediterraneo Band
De Mediterraneo Band werd opgericht in 2022 en bestaat uit getalenteerde muzikanten uit Syrië, Turkije, Griekenland, Duitsland en Nederland, die een passie delen voor mediterrane muzikale tradities. De band ontstond uit gedeelde ervaringen bij Codarts WMDC in Nederland en biedt een unieke fusie van klassieke en hedendaagse Arabische, Griekse en Turkse composities met westerse instrumenten. Hun geluid weerspiegelt een moderne draai aan Makam-muziek terwijl ze trouw blijven aan haar tijdloze wortels.Salah Eddin Musbah (MA) - zang
Pelagia Tsiachri Renta (GR) - zang
Burak Savaş (TR) - zang, viool
Caner Malkoç (TR) - klarinet
Yiorgos Bereris (GR) - piano
Ektoras Remsak (GR/PL) - drums
Ayman Hajjmian (SY/NL) - contrabasDit project is mede mogelijk gemaakt door de financiële steun van het Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunst (AFK), Fonds 21 en het Cultuurfonds (Catarina Latina Fonds)
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RAVEL - Album release!
Splendor, Sunday, October 11 at 08:00 PM GMT+2
Bart de Vrees presents:Feestconcert met Ensemble Lumaka: muziek van Ravel voor fluit, harp en strijktrioLumaka is al jaren in de ban van de betoverende en geniale muziek van Maurice Ravel. Daarom gaat het ensemble nu het album RAVEL met bewerkingen van zijn mooiste stukken uitbrengen: de Sonatine en Tombeau de Couperin werden al eerder voor fluit, harp en strijkers bewerkt. De arrangementen van Ma Mère l’Oye en Menuet Antique voor kwintet komen van leden van Lumaka zelf.
Ter feestviering speelt Lumaka uittreksels uit het nieuwe album (en iets meer) en er zal een verrassing plaatsvinden - wellicht wint u dan de nieuwe schrijf?
Ensemble Lumaka, bestaat inmiddels bijna 25 jaar en werd opgericht door Jana Machalett (fluit), Martina Forni (altviool) en Miriam Overlach (harp), toentertijd studenten aan het Conservatorium van Amsterdam.
Al gauw wonnen zij enkele concoursen zoals het Internationale Kamermuziekconcours Almere en Het Debuut. Sindsdien is het ensemble uitgebreid met cello (Charles Watt) en viool (wisselende spelers) en trad het ensemble regelmatig op in de mooiste concertzalen van Nederland (waaronder de Kleine Zaal van het Concertgebouw, de Hermitage, Concertgebouw de Vereeniging) en bij festivals (bijvoorbeeld het Grachtenfestival, Festival Classique, Peter de Grote Festival, het Thailand International Harpfestival, het 47th Istanbul Music Festival). RAVEL is de vierde cd van Lumaka.
De Lumaka-leden zijn tegenwoordig o.a. werkzaam bij het Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest, Klangforum Wien, Ensemble Postland en als solisten en kamermusici in de hedendaagse en oude muziek, maar vinden toch nog steeds de tijd om met elkaar te blijven optreden en van het gezamenlijk spel te genieten.
De afgelopen jaren is het ensemble zich steeds meer gaan verdiepen in de muziek van 1900 tot 1940, met name uit Frankrijk. In die tijd ontstond er veel nieuw repertoire voor fluit, harp en strijkers en het is een tijd vol omwentelingen in maatschappij en dus ook muziek: zo hoor je nog overblijfselen uit romantiek, de eerste jazz-invloeden, fascinatie voor buiten-Europese muziek, gekke tonaliteit en ritmiek... of soms, zoals bij Ravel het eerbetoon aan de oude meesters uit het barok.Ensemble Lumaka:
Jana Machalett - fluit
Martina Forni - altviool
Charles Watt - cello
Miriam Overlach - harp
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Duo 12-21: Classical & Electric Guitars
Splendor, Monday, October 12 at 07:30 PM GMT+2
Mattijs van de Woerd presents:Works by a.o. Bach, Debussy, Steve Reich, Philip Glass, Tigran Hamasyan & Brad MehldauDuo 12-21 is a guitar duo formed by Portuguese guitarist Bárbara Macedo (2004) and Estonian guitarist Kelly Johannes (2003), both studying at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, under the guidance of Gabriel Bianco.
12-21 was born from their desire to step beyond traditional boundaries and explore new possibilities with the guitar. By moving between the classical and electric guitar, they create a dialogue between two contrasting yet connected sound worlds, exploring their different possibilities. The name 12–21 reflects this idea of contrast and connection: two distinct elements that, while different, share a common identity. Their program includes works by celebrated composers from the classical tradition, including J. S. Bach and C. Debussy, alongside contemporay composers such as Steve Reich, Philip Glass and Tõnu Kõrvits. They also perform their own arrangements of music by jazz musicians such as Tigran Hamasyan and Brad Mehldau.
Bárbara Macedo – Classical & Electric Guitar
Kelly Johannes – Classical & Electric Guitarhttps://offbeat.amsterdam/event/duo-12-21-classical-and-electric-guitars
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Daniël Belinfante - Et in Arcadia Ego
Splendor, Monday, October 5 at 08:00 PM GMT+2
Mattijs van de Woerd presents:Pianorecital by Dimitri Malignan, CD launch concertLaunch concert of the new CD Daniël Belinfante – Et in Arcadia Ego: a piano recital by Dimitri Malignan featuring the music of Daniël Belinfante—a Dutch-Jewish composer born in Amsterdam in 1893 and murdered at Auschwitz in 1945—recorded for the first time.
The program juxtaposes Belinfante’s works with those of composers who inspired him or whose aesthetic aligned with his own: Bach, Chopin, Schumann, Debussy, Milhaud... and other surprises!
This CD is part of the Missing Voices collection and project initiated by Dimitri Malignan, and dedicated to recording composers who were persecuted in the Holocaust.
Dimitri Malignan, piano
https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/daniel-belinfante-et-in-arcadia-ego
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Moyka
Paradiso, Wednesday, March 3 at 07:30 PM GMT+1
Electro-pop prodigy from NorwayMeet Moyka; the promising Norwegian electro-pop artist who blends pulsating synths and melancholic atmospheres into irresistible dance-pop. Her debut album ‘The Revelations of Love’ (2021) received international acclaim from outlets including Billboard and NOTION, which named her ‘One to Watch’. With captivating vocals and moving lyrics about love and longing, she translates personal emotions into energetic pop tracks. Her music ranges from intimate and vulnerable to euphoric and compelling, with beats made to be experienced together on the dance floor.
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Loreen - THE WILDFIRE TOUR
Paradiso, Tuesday, May 25 at 07:30 PM GMT+2
Two-time Eurovision Song Contest winnerPlease note: This is the rescheduled event originally due to take place on Tuesday 6 October. Tickets purchased for that date are also valid for this date.
Fourteen years after the release of ‘Heal’, her groundbreaking debut album, the multi-platinum, award-winning visionary artist Loreen returns in 2026 with her latest, long-awaited release. A series of globally acclaimed, emotionally charged songs has firmly established the singer’s reputation. As one of the few artists to have won the Eurovision Song Contest twice, she has proven her international appeal; multi-platinum songs such as ‘Euphoria’ and ‘Tattoo’, which topped the charts in more than ten countries, have become defining moments in modern music, with a combined total of one billion Spotify streams. But this is only part of her story. Ever since her childhood, Loreen has had a unique, independent approach to music and creativity, strongly shaped by both her Scandinavian sense of style and her deep, nomadic roots.
‘Wildfire’, due for release on 27 March 2026 via Polydor France, marks a new era for Loreen, on which she has been working for over ten years. “People know me for powerful pop anthems,” she says, “but this album showcases the full spectrum of my artistic talent. There is sexuality and vulnerability, strength and aggression; it explores the balance between yin and yang, darkness and light.”
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Pi Strijkkwartet
Salon de IJzerstaven, Sunday, October 25 at 04:00 PM GMT+1
Avontuurlijk programma met 21e‑eeuwse muziek: werken van Caroline Shaw, Gabriella Smith, Joey Roukens en John Luther Adams.
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The Black Fire Documentary (2023)
Melkweg, Wednesday, October 14 at 07:00 PM GMT+2
The Amsterdam-based music platform Steppin’ Into Tomorrow is back with a special curated night of three short Afro-jazz documentaries and an online Q&A with saxophonist James “Plunky” Branch.
Juju to Oneness of Juju (2026)
The story of the evolution of the legendary African spiritual jazz group Juju into Oneness of Juju, known from tracks like 'African Rhythms'.The Black Fire Documentary (2023)
The Black Fire Documentary uncovers Washington, DC’s music and its cultural heritage by highlighting the documents, images, photographs, art, video footage, music and the people behind Black Fire Records. Through the use of primary and secondary research methods, in-person interviews, and archival and media footage and photography, the documentary shines light on a Black-owned independent jazz record label started in Chocolate City, aka the nation’s capital in the 1970’s. Established by DJ and record producer Jimmy Gray, and saxophonist James “Plunky” Branch who led the band Oneness Of Juju, Black Fire Records followed in the footsteps of other influential black-owned independent labels like Strata-East and Tribe.Tony Williams in Africa (1973)
Tony Williams in Africa is a 37-minute short by bassist and educator Willie Ruff that follows American jazz drummer Tony Williams on a trip to Senegal and Gambia in 1972, featuring super 8mm footage of Williams jamming outdoors with West African drummers as well as a framing section with Ruff, Williams, and pianist Dwike Mitchell presenting the film on 16mm to local children. Restored by the Yale Film Archive and hasn’t been released on any commercial streaming services.Online Q&A: Plunky Branch
After the films there is an online Q&A with James “Plunky” Branch to talk about Black Fire Records and his band Oneness of Juju!Melkweg often hosts different types of programmes at the same time, such as concerts, club nights and films. Please note that there may occasionally be some noise pollution from other programmes during the screening.
https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/the-black-fire-documentary-2023
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The Black Fire Documentary (2023)
Melkweg, Wednesday, October 14 at 07:00 PM GMT+2
The Amsterdam-based music platform Steppin’ Into Tomorrow is back with a special curated night of three short Afro-jazz documentaries and an online Q&A with saxophonist James “Plunky” Branch.
Juju to Oneness of Juju (2026)
The story of the evolution of the legendary African spiritual jazz group Juju into Oneness of Juju, known from tracks like 'African Rhythms'.The Black Fire Documentary (2023)
The Black Fire Documentary uncovers Washington, DC’s music and its cultural heritage by highlighting the documents, images, photographs, art, video footage, music and the people behind Black Fire Records. Through the use of primary and secondary research methods, in-person interviews, and archival and media footage and photography, the documentary shines light on a Black-owned independent jazz record label started in Chocolate City, aka the nation’s capital in the 1970’s. Established by DJ and record producer Jimmy Gray, and saxophonist James “Plunky” Branch who led the band Oneness Of Juju, Black Fire Records followed in the footsteps of other influential black-owned independent labels like Strata-East and Tribe.Tony Williams in Africa (1973)
Tony Williams in Africa is a 37-minute short by bassist and educator Willie Ruff that follows American jazz drummer Tony Williams on a trip to Senegal and Gambia in 1972, featuring super 8mm footage of Williams jamming outdoors with West African drummers as well as a framing section with Ruff, Williams, and pianist Dwike Mitchell presenting the film on 16mm to local children. Restored by the Yale Film Archive and hasn’t been released on any commercial streaming services.Online Q&A: Plunky Branch
After the films there is an online Q&A with James “Plunky” Branch to talk about Black Fire Records and his band Oneness of Juju!Melkweg often hosts different types of programmes at the same time, such as concerts, club nights and films. Please note that there may occasionally be some noise pollution from other programmes during the screening.
https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/the-black-fire-documentary-2023