Banga Spirits (tn/dk) + Anders Vestergaard (dk) + LennyKalimba (dk)

Nuri has unfortunately had to cancel his concert with us on September 5th at Basement. We are working on finding a new date together in the future.

In the meantime, we are excited to present two replacement acts who, together with Banga Spirits, will ensure a transcendent evening filled with hypnotic journeys to the furthest corners of rhythm.

Banga Spirits (tn/dk)
For generations, the Banga ritual has thrived in southern Tunisia, amidst the vast expanse of the Sahara and desiccated salt lakes, among the descendants of enslaved peoples and society's most marginalized groups. Yahya Chouchen, a member of the esteemed Banga family, embodies the essence of this tradition through his interpretation of the traditional Banga performance. He emerges from a lineage deeply rooted in the Banga, offering Danish audiences a unique window into a society where rituals intertwine with dance, music, song, and trance, bestowing a cleansing and soothing effect upon those present.

Within the Banga and its community, a shield against the harsh realities of racism, ridicule, and humiliation prevalent in Tunisian society emerges. It serves as a sanctuary from oppression, a realm where individuals discover strength and acceptance, where one's essence is not belittled or shunned. The Banga becomes a sanctuary where participants reclaim power, as the rituals ignite both fascination and trepidation among outsiders.

Within the confines of the Banga, spirits temporarily inhabit human vessels, guiding them through wild dances and trances fueled by pulsating music. Many are drawn to its allure, eager to experience the empowering force of the Banga and relinquish control to revel in ecstasy. Yet, it is not solely the domain of the youth; during these rituals, both young and old, men and women alike, are seized by trances that propel their bodies into frenzied movements synchronised with the music's rhythm.

As the Banga Spirits command the space, drums reverberate, and voices from the Banga family envelop attendees, transporting them into a world apart. Surrender to the rhythm, and allow yourself to be swept away on this journey.
https://www.youtube.com/@bangatozeur1515

Anders Vestergaard (dk)

Drummer and composer ANDERS VESTERGAARD (Yes Deer, Girls in Airports, Laser Nun, and more) is a prominent figure in the Danish underground music scene. Known for his versatility, he has released three solo albums of ceremonial and rhythmically intense drum music: eel (2016), Prime Float // Unitary Perfect (2019), and his most recent, Propeller, released this year on the Italian label Superpang. His live performances are distinguished by an intense physical presence and a relentless pursuit of transcending space and body.

https://andersvestergaard.bandcamp.com/album/propeller

LennyKalimba (dk)

LENNYKALIMBA is a masked instrument builder from Aarhus who, drawing from Balinese gamelan and Moroccan gnawa, creates repetitive, hypnotic soundscapes using his collection of homemade kalimbas, bamboo flutes, keyboards, and samples from around the world. The result is uniquely quirky, pulsating, and captivating—a blend of acoustic and electronic music that sounds like a fusion of traditional music styles from across the globe.

https://lennykalimba.bandcamp.com/music

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Banga Spirits (tn/dk)
I generationer har Bangaen blomstret i det sydlige Tunesien, omgivet af Sahara og udtørrede saltsøer, blandt efterkommere af slaver og samfundets mest marginaliserede grupper. Banga Spirits repræsenterer en af Banga-familiens sønner: Yahya Chouchens fortolkning af den traditionelle Banga. Han stammer fra den familie, der stadig praktiserer Bangaen i dag og giver det danske publikum et enestående indblik i det samfund, der dyrker ritualer med dans, musik, sang og trance, som virker rensende og beroligende på de tilstedeværende.

Bangaen og fællesskabet omkring musikken fungerer som et skjold mod de oplevelser af racisme, latterliggørelse og ydmygelse, de møder i det tunesiske samfund. Bangaen er frihed fra undertrykkelse, et sted hvor man finder styrke og hvor der er plads til at være sig selv. Her bliver man ikke set ned på eller ekskluderet. Bangaen er et sted, hvor man genfinder magten for en stund, da ritualerne både vækker fascination og frygt hos dem, der står uden for Banga-fællesskabet.

Bangaen er det sted, hvor ånderne midlertidigt tager bolig i et menneske og overtager styringen i den vilde dans og trance, der udløses af den insisterende musik. Mange unge tiltrækkes af muligheden for at opleve den styrke, som Bangaen giver, og muligheden for at slippe kontrollen og give sig hen til ekstase. Men det er ikke kun de unge, der lader sig rive med. Under ritualerne bliver både ældre kvinder og mænd grebet af trancerne, der får deres kroppe til at vride sig i hurtige, bratte bevægelser i takt med musikken.

Når Banga Spirits indtager rummet, vil du mærke trommen og høre og fornemme de mange stemmer fra Banga-familien, der løfter dig ind i deres verden for en stund. Kom og lad dig føre med på denne rejse.
https://www.youtube.com/@bangatozeur1515

Anders Vestergaard (dk)

Trommeslager og komponist ANDERS VESTERGAARD (Yes Deer, Girls in Airports, Laser Nun m.fl.) er en af de mest markante skikkelser på den danske undergrundsscene. Han er aktiv i et utal af sammenhænge og har udgivet tre soloalbums med ceremoniel og kropsligt insisterende trommemusik: eel fra 2016, Prime Float // Unitary Perfect fra 2019, og det seneste, Propeller, som blev udgivet i år på italienske Superpang. Hans liveoptrædener er kendetegnet ved et intenst fysisk nærvær og en stædig bevægelse mod at transcendere rum og krop.

https://andersvestergaard.bandcamp.com/album/propeller

LennyKalimba (dk)

LENNYKALIMBA er en maskeklædt instrumentbygger fra Aarhus, som med afsæt i balinesisk gamelan og marokkansk gnawa skaber repetitive, hypnotiske lydtrips med sin instrumentpark af hjemmelavede kalimbaer, bambusfløjter, keyboards og samples fra hele verden. Resultatet er sært, skævt, pulserende og medrivende på sin helt egen facon; en blanding af akustisk og elektronisk musik, der klinger som en sammensmeltning af traditionelle musikstilarter fra hele verden.

https://lennykalimba.bandcamp.com/music

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