Summer concerts On the Roof
On the Roof is a music festival on the beautiful, spacious roof in a forgotten corner of Amsterdam-Noord. On ten summer eves between June and September, you are welcome to experience live music in various constellations and sounds, moving between jazz, world, impro, classical and back. On the Roof is the brainchild of musician Felix Hildenbrand, who invites artists to the roof that move and fascinate him. At the same time the festival demonstrates the width and depth of the Amsterdam music scene.
On the Roof is a music series for connaisseurs, discoverers and lucky devils โ in other words: the capacity is limited with only 100 seats per show, so make sure to book your tickets in time. The festival is well-loved for its intimate atmosphere and living room music setting. The sixth edition is coming up and once again showcases a selection of extraordinary artists. Come join us under the stars!
Program & tickets: https://on-the-roof.com/
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๐๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ฐ: Juliana Martina. Her Colombian/Curaรงaoan heritage gives her music a unique texture, perfectly complemented by the diversity of her band members. For someone always inspired by water and the sea, it is no surprise that she immediately felt at home in Rotterdam where she studied and found her own voice at the conservatory. Juliana Martina is recording a long awaited first album this fall, with a planned release in the Spring of 2023. ๐ฟ
About the Young Creators program: This summer we worked with three upcoming, talented musicians to give their career a sustainable boost. These young creators attended mentoring sessions by Tami Toledo Matuoka (Tami TM)to guide them through the music business. Moreover, Sophie Conin & Galed Hamed produced video portraits they will use to introduce themselves to the public and for promotion purposes. And of course, they were our guests On the Roof where they played sold out concerts. The young creator program is made possible by the Van Bijleveltstichting.
๐ฅ: Sophie Conin, Galed Hamed
๐๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ฐ: Joana Almeida. Breaking new grounds, Joana established herself as the first female fado guitarist in Portugal. While respecting the beautiful traditions of fado, Joana brings her own identity to the genre, incorporating unexpected instruments and writing her own songs. Carried by her passion for karate form which she distilled her discipline, and her passion for music, she started several bands. With Cacha Mundinho, she brings a new blend of sounds to your ears. ๐ซ
About the Young Creators program: This summer we worked with three upcoming, talented musicians to give their career a sustainable boost. These young creators attended mentoring sessions by Tami Toledo Matuoka to guide them through the music business. Moreover, Sophie Conin & Galed Hamed produced video portraits they will use to introduce themselves to the public and for promotion purposes. And of course, they were our guests On the Roof where they played sold out concerts. The young creator program is made possible by the Van Bijleveltstichting.
๐ฅ: Sophie Conin, Galed Hamed
๐๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ฐ: Chieko Donker Duyvis. Her compositions are a reflection of her multi-cultural background, inspired among others by classical music, improvisation and North-Brazilian folk music. Playing the cello while singing at the same time, she collaborated on many original projects, some of them with with dancers or painters, all of them involving exciting fellow musicians. ๐ซ This summer she was the Grachtenfestivalโs โJonge Makerโ where she premiered her new ensemble. But before this concert, she gave an exclusive preview at On The Roof.
Missed out on these concerts? On Monday September 19th she will play in the Tolhuistuin during the World Blend Cafe. ๐
You can watch the video portrait of Chieko Donker Duyvis on our YouTube:
https://youtu.be/PVGu4kGpsPw
About the Young Creators program: This summer we worked with three upcoming, talented musicians to give their career a sustainable boost. These young creators attended mentoring sessions by Tami Toledo Matuoka to guide them through the music business. Moreover, Sophie Conin & Galed Hamed produced video portraits they will use to introduce themselves to the public and for promotion purposes. And of course, they were our guests On the Roof where they played sold out concerts. The young creator program is made possible by the Van Bijleveltstichting.
๐ฅ: Sophie Conin, Galed Hamed
๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฌ๐จ๐ง. After 9 evenings with incredibly talented artist, we finished our summer on September 1st with a sold-out concert by Montis, Goudsmit & Directie. There was dancing, laughter, and singing. But most importantly: there was great music. ๐
We hope to see you all again next year, and until then: make sure to keep an eye on our social media, we have something else coming your way very soon.
Pictures by Ton Maas
Last week we finished our eleventh summer strong with Montis, Goudsmit & Directie. But before this season finale we had one more double bill on our rooftop! The two improvisation based shows by Alfonsina and K.O.Brass were a big success. Luckily we still have the pictures to look back on this special evening. ๐ซ
Still want more? Ton Maas wrote an article about the evening ๐
https://www.mixedworldmusic.com/blogs/blog.php?id=27350&blogger=ton--maas
Pictures by: Ton Maas
Another successful family concert! Many thanks to Twitching Eye Trio for bringing such a fun, interactive show to On The Roof. Werenโt able to make it? Swipe and check out the pictures to see what you missed. ๐
Pictures by @felix_hildenbrand
Itโs time for another family concert! This weekend you can enjoy a feast for the eyes and an experience for the ears. With the utmost sensitivity to detail, ๐๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐จ combines their knowledge of contemporary music with rhythms and sounds from African, Turkisch, Indian and Afro-Cuban origins. ๐ฅ
Expect perfectly fitted rhythm patterns that lead the trio through the most profound soundscapes, from hushed to pulsating, from complex to transparent.
Get your tickets for Twitching Eye Trio on Sunday August 28th here:
https://bit.ly/3pQoWMB
๐๐ฅ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ is a conceptual performance around Argentinian poet Alfonsina Storni who became immortal through the song โAlfonsina y el Marโ. Our artistic director Felix Hildenbrand gathered a dreamteam of interdisciplinary artists who havenโt worked together before for the pleasure of your ears.
You donโt want to miss the magic that will occur during this special show on Friday August 23. โจ Get your tickets on our website: on-the-roof.com
Another sunny Sunday afternoon on On The Roof! Neco Novellas Music grabbed everybodyโs attention during this second family concert. ๐ถ Next week we have one more family concert planned, see you at Twitching Eye Trio on Sunday the 28th? Buy your tickets on on-the-roof.com
๐ธ: Sophie Conin
This weekend we have our second ever family concert on our roof! After a successful first edition with Boi Akih, we welcome Neco Novellas to the stage. Want to know what to expect on Sunday? We got our audience to tell us what they thought last time, so keep reading! ๐
โI LOVE attending concerts but I have to put my son to sleep in the evening so I can never go out. Having a concert in the afternoon where my child is welcome to join is like a dream-come-true, thank you so much for this new initiative!" - An enthusiastic mother
โBeautiful to see how kids of different ages were mesmerized by the live music for the whole duration of the showโ - An unaccompanied adult
Get your tickets for Neco Novellas on our website:
www.on-the-roof.com. Canโt make it this weekend? Next week on Sunday the 28th the Twitching Eye Trio joins us for another family concert! ๐
Weโre very happy to have Neco Novellas Music back on our roof this week, where he will give an exclusive solo performance suited for the whole family. ๐
With his warm and extraordinary versatile voice, joyful African rhythms and irresistible charisma, heโs enchanted our audience twice before and is expected to do it once more. Make sure to bring all your family and friends to our second family concert on Sunday August 21 with ๐๐๐๐จ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ. Tickets are available on our website: on-the-roof.com
A stunning sunset, two amazing artists and a nice breeze that kept us somewhat cool. ๐ We had the most magical evening listening to Juliana Martina and Celine Cairo. Next up: Neco Novellas Music on Sunday Augustus 12, see you there?
Pictures by Sophie Conin
In about two weeks the not so average brass quintet ๐.๐. ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ will play on our rooftop! ๐ฅ
With their improvisation and jamming skills tried and tested during the fully improvised shows of Kyteman Orchestraโs Jam Sessions tour, K.O.Brass have taken on a variety of musical challenges. While accompanying high-profile Dutch artists and starring in major theatre production, K.O. brass developed their unique style as standalone band. Describing their skillfully arranged songs as โcontemporary jazz/pop/neo-classicalโ. ๐บ
If youโre up for an evening with aunthentic, energetic and straight from the heart music, you should get your tickets now on:
www.on-the-roof.nl
After some beautiful concerts in June and July, weโre getting ready for August. With 5 more amazing evenings, we have planned an exciting end of the summer for you. โ๏ธ
Will we see you this upcoming Friday, at Celine Cairo and Juliana Martinaโs performance? Or on the 26th, at K.O.Brass and Alfonsina's show? Itโs also possible to bring your kids this month. During our family concerts we welcome people of all ages to our rooftop. Take your family to Neco Novellas Music (21/8) or the Twitching Eye Trio (28/8).
On the 1st of September, we will finish season 11 with Montis, Goudsmit & Directie. Make sure to get your tickets on our website:
https://on-the-roof.com/
This Friday, we are happy to welcome Amsterdam's own singer, guitarist and songwriter Stan Vreeken to wrap up the wonderful 2021 season with a bang!
A few tickets left on
www.on-the-roof.com
Op het programma van Jazz en de Walvis: Teis Semey (solo). ๐ธ Afgelopen week was hij te horen bij On the Roof. Heb je het gemist? Zondag 12 september geeft de Deense gitarist vier huiskamerconcerten (waarvan รฉรฉn al uitverkocht). Semey is een van de toptalenten van zijn generatie. Hij won de afgelopen tijd al prestigieuze prijzen bij o.a. het Prinses Christina Concours en de Keep An Eye Jazz Award.
Benieuwd? Koop dan snel je kaartje via onze website:
www.jazzendewalvis.nl.
