Sirocco is an energetic jazz & afro funk ensemble based in Rotterdam, where 10 musicians from different corners of europe - led by composer Ko Kunst and tenor saxophonist Max van Houtum - came together to blend a diverse range global styles and traditions resulting in a powerful rhythmic sound. Their lineup boasts four horns, a 5-man rhythm section and an MC that makes every corner of the dancefloor move. Being new on the scene, Sirocco has already made waves with a series of local performances that have turned many a dancefloor upside down and audiences spellbound. The compositions draw inspiration from different styles across the world, combining styles like jazz and funk with 70's afrobeat, reggae and afrocuban rhythms. At its core, Sirocco's mission is to bring people together, combining danceable energetic rhythms to engage the body and the emotional depth of the Jazz paradigm to engage the ear and mind. Get swept off your feet by the irresistible musical storm of Sirocco, where global winds and drums unite to create a dance-floor revolution!
On november 16th Sirocco released their first album - the music on this debut draws inspiration from a diverse array of musical styles and global traditions, combining the emotional complexity of a jazz approach with the visceral experience of afrobeat, funk, reggae & latin rhythms and grooves.
DATES
Date | Event |
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01-11-'24 | Rozet - Arnhem |
12-10-'24 | STUDIO - Haarlem |
04-10-'24 | Stage Music Café - Eindhoven |
26-09-'24 | De Kurk - Delft |
14-09-'24 | PAAK Vinyl Bar - Nijmegen |
30-08-'24 | Noorderzon - Groningen |
25-08-'24 | Jazz Festival Delft |
23-08-'24 | Jazz Festival Delft |
14-07-'24 | Big Rivers Festival - Dordrecht |
13-07-'24 | North Sea Jazz - Ahoy Rotterdam |
07-07-'24 | Metropolis Festival - Zuiderpark Rotterdam |
20-06-'24 | Eendrachtsfestival Pre-Party - Rotown Rotterdam |
26-04-'24 | Jungle Boogie Night - Rebel Rebel Dordrecht |
07-03-'24 | Panoramique - NAR Utrecht |
12-02-'24 | Erasmus Price Semifinals - WMDC |
31-01-'24 | Yellowhouse Rotterdam |
16-11-'23 | Releaseparty - Time is the New Space Rotterdam |
13-10-'23 | Sirocco - Dizzy Rotterdam |
23-05-'23 | De Nieuwe Lichting - Biergarten Rotterdam |
08-03-'23 | Night Out in West Africa - Grounds Rotterdam |