[last tickets] MUSIKAA

The finale of the four-year Musikaa programme gives Molenbeek’s talent every opportunity to shine on the stage of the renovated Vaartkapoen. Under the inspired direction of Laïla Amezian, the Moroccan Chaabi and Gnawa traditions meet in a festive mix; with her choir Suyt Izran, Fatoum explores the work songs of metalworkers and metro diggers from the Riffian diaspora; children and adults challenge the public musically under the umbrella of Foyer; the ReMua youth orchestra blows the roof off; and Molenbeek artists convey the atmosphere of the Brussels’ most talked-about municipality. All ages are welcome, festive atmosphere guaranteed!

programme

13:00 discover oud-molenbeek

Would you like to explore Molenbeek? Then get going with the brand-new DIY walk, or take a guided tour of Oud-Molenbeek with Brukselbinnenstebuiten prior to the start of the concerts. This explores the historical centre of the quarter. In the 19th century, this rural village evolved into an industrial suburb of Brussels. When the industry pulled out from the 1960s onwards, Oud-Molenbeek entered into a deep crisis. Although the figures for poverty and unemployment are still very high, there has been a positive evolution in the last 20 years. What do these innovations mean for Molenbeek residents?

• 13:00 start of the guided tour at the Graaf van Vlaanderen metro stop 

• 14:30 end at GC De Vaartkapoen

The walk is free of charge, but prior registration is required. Register via info@klarafestival.be, stating the desired language of the walk (dutch or french).

15:00 ReMuA Youth Orchestra & Nicolaï Della Guerra

An experiment with new timbres, textures, rhythms and melodies, based on the Six Romanian Folk Dances by Béla Bartók.

ReMuA Young Orchestra & Nicolaï Della Guerra, Anne-Gabrielle Lia-Aragnouet, Paula Carmona Caminos, Ameyalli Aguilar, Dimitri Delvaux, Carine Beuchot, Elvira Serrano Rivas, Mélina Wasson, Marjorie Macarty, Jean-Louis Marchand and Francesc Marco Sendon

15:50 The song of the poppies

Fatoum and Suyt Izran pay tribute to the first generation of migrants through the memories and work songs of metal workers and subway diggers from the Riffian diaspora.

Fatoum (artistic direction), Saaddine Tarabti and Mohamed Affasi (musical direction), Oumayma Hammadi, Ramia Taheri, Fadma Ettoumlilti en Jawad Riffi (scenography, creation izran and performance)

16:50 Molenhits

Molenhits is an intimate performance with young people from Foyer, supported by Brussels artists. They perform songs around the theme of 'resistance against injustice'. Sing and dance along with them!

Young people from Foyer (singing, dance, percussion, ukelele, keyboard, djembe, beatbox), Erik Van Hove (guitar), Céline Deveux (ukelele, voice), Dany Nzolani (percussion, voice) et Arve Holmen (guitar)

17:30 VK Residency

Three artists, Yousra Llouh, Alex Tambu and Issa Ndour, explored their artistic ties with Molenbeek during a residency at De Vaartkapoen. You can hear the result live today! Curious about the residents from previous editions? Check out the video clips on the screens in the bar.

18:00 Improv rendez-vous

Accordionist Suzan Peeters and Kora player Bao Sissoko bring their different musical worlds together in a concert in which improvisation, curiosity and the joy of playing are key.

A project of Bozar in collaboration with QO2 and VK, with Suzan Peeters (accordion) and Bao Sissoko (kora)

19:00 Fatmas goes gnawa

Laïla Amezian invites you to an encounter between the women's choir Fatmas de Belgica and the musicians of Karkaba, a gnawa training project at MetX.

Fatmas de Belgica (women's choir), Laïla Amezian (choir direction), Mâalem Driss Filali (guembri & voice), Mohamed Saïd Akasri (percussion & voice), Karkaba (percussion ensemble & voice) & guests

19:40 Afterparty

We will conclude this last edition of Musikaa in festive style with a grand dance party. There will be DJs on hand to provide the beats, while you take care of the dance moves.

warmbed dj's

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Klapstoel

Come request your favourite song and tell us why it’s so special to you. We’ll make a mixtape of all the requests.

Into the Palm, the Birds…

Into the Palm, the Birds… is a work of art by the French-Moroccan artist Mehdi-Georges Lahlou, an ode to the diverse communities of Molenbeek. Take a seat inside the large palm tree in the courtyard and listen to the chorus of sounds, songs and music, recorded in Molenbeek.

Chaud Patates

Chaud Patates (KUMPIR) is a Turkish fast-food dish. The basis is a jacket potato, filled with chicken and vegetables, topped with the chef’s own sauce. While supplies last.

image © Björn Comhaire