Global Music Nights: Bereris – Zegrí Duo & Echoes of the Silk Road

Each evening showcases a surprising combination of an emerging talent and an established artist. Enjoy a diverse program and unique sounds!

1st concert: Bereris – Zegrí Duo

Sigá y Silente, meaning "in a soft and quiet way", is the title of the upcoming album by Andalusian percussionist Lucas Zegrí and Greek pianist Yiorgos Bereris. The duo, who met in 2021, shared a common need to communicate despite language barriers, and discovered music as their universal language.

Their orchestration combines a variety of percussion instruments from Latin American, Balkan and Middle Eastern traditions such as batá, pandeiro, cajón and bendir, complemented by a piano style that blends jazz with Eastern Mediterranean influences.

This fall they will release their debut album Sigá y Silente, with original compositions inspired by flamenco, Afro-Cuban rhythms, jazz and Greek traditional music. A notable collaboration on the album is with the talented Andalusian flamenco singer Blanca La Almendrita.

Lucas Zegrí – Percussion

Yiorgos Bereris – Piano

2nd concert: Echoes of the Silk Road

Echoes of the Silk Road is a vibrant musical collaboration between three talented female artists from South Korea and Turkey. By combining Korean, Turkish, Western classical and jazz music, the ensemble creates a fascinating mix of different musical styles. Inspired by the rich musical heritage of heritage of the Silk Road, the Dareyn Ensemble gives a modern twist that showcases the cultural exchange and creativity of this historic route.

Their repertoire is inspired by the beauty of modality, the dynamic nature of Korean and jazz singing, and the rich world of rhythms. The music, through interwoven improvisations and unique compositions, creates dialogues in which the existence of unspoken stories is present in the imagination of each listener.

Line Lee – vocals, Korean percussion set

Emine Bostanci – Kemenche from Istanbul, Cretan lyre, vocals

Miran Noh – Piano, synthesizer, vocals

Global Music Nights presents a series of double concerts, in which the top of Dutch world music is central. Each night brings a surprising combination of an emerging talent and an established artist. Enjoy a diverse program and unique sounds!