Global Music Nights: Neighbors & La Reunión

1st concert: Neighbors

“In these vulnerable and challenging times, we believe that music and art are the most powerful tools to bridge divides, dismantle prejudices and soothe the fears fueled by the media.”

Neighbors is a musical journey connecting East and West, aiming to create a spirit of 'neighborliness' through shared cultural and human values.

Blending Alpine and Occitan folk traditions with the classical melodies of the Persian Radif, Neighbors explores a fusion of sounds. Their performances are characterized by improvisation, contemporary interpretations of traditional pieces and original compositions, offering the audience a unique musical dialogue.

Neighbors has performed at renowned venues and (international) festivals such as Music Meeting, Etétrad, De Doelen and Suoni della Murgia. They also composed the soundtrack for the documentary Biserta – Storia a Spirale (Cosenude Media Projects), a film that explores the history of Tunisia.

Reza Mirjalali – Tar, Oud, Vocal

Simone Bottasso – Diatonic accordion

2nd concert: The Reunion

La Reunión is a salsa collective from Rotterdam, founded and led by talented viola player Daniela Rivera. The group focuses on exploring modern salsa, Latin jazz and timba within a traditional charanga ensemble. Their goal is to innovate while preserving the charanga tradition, combining it with contemporary genres outside the usual charanga repertoire.

Daniela Rivera Guzmán – Viola

Hugrún Sigurðardóttir – Flute and trombone

José Villegas Raigón – Vocals

David Vaamonde Lopez – Piano

Danny Rombout – Congas

TBA – Timbales

Mauricio Mendez - Bass

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!