Music in the Neighborhood - Sint-Andriesplaats

For a party, you have to be in the squares of our city. That's where we celebrate summer! With music from all corners of the world and with local talent. Van Afrikaanse rhythms to French tango. Something for everyone. Worldly street food fills your stomach and sunny music gets your legs moving! Together with the musicians, your neighbors, and your friends, you dance under the open sky. You don't need anything else to have fun. Discover the full program, an overview of all the squares where our caravan stops, and all info at zva.be . In collaboration with ANDRS (coStA) & Stadsmagazijn. Thursday, July 2: Opening act - Magic 9 Magic 9 is a group of friends with a passion for music and sound ideas that we want to share with the world. With instruments like the handpan, cajón, guitar, bass guitar, and trumpet, Pasko, Raphael, Giulio, Wim, and Pero make music full of fusion style with influence from bossa, rock, jazz, blues, axé music, reggae, forró, disco, pop, and so on. Main program - Hector Guerra (Bolivia) Héctor Guerra: a leading name in mestizo hip-hop and electronic cumbia. Hector commutes between Bolivia, Mexico, and Spain, and you can hear that in his music. A fiery mix of rhythm, roots, and city: music that you don't just hear, but also feel. Expect a solid Latino party, with fast raps and lots of dancing fun. Thursday, July 9: Opening act - Dario & Isis Dario Tremendo and ISIS are two emerging solo artists who are connected by their friendship and a bold urge to turn emotion into unforgettable music. ISIS, coming from Poederlee with Belgian and Cameroonian roots, brings the soul of old-school R&B to life in a sound that is both intimate and powerful. Her music moves between vulnerability and strength and invites you to feel deeply. With her debut EP Safe to Feel , she proves that softness can also be strength. Dario Tremendo, raised in Antwerp with Italian and Spanish roots, stands on stage with a presence you cannot ignore. With a powerful voice and an exceptional range, he brings emotional pop and R&B that hits home and lingers. He doesn't just tell his story, he makes you feel it. During this show, he brings exclusive, unreleased songs and gives a first, intimate glimpse of what is yet to come. Together, they create a magnetic live experience in which emotion takes over, the energy builds up, and the audience is drawn into a moment that continues to resonate. Main program - Saad Tiouly (Morocco) Saad Tiouly is one of the most remarkable new voices within the contemporary Gnawa scene in Morocco. Live, he drags you into a musical trip of hypnotic guembri grooves, rhythms, and an almost ritual energy. His concerts are not ordinary shows, but immersive experiences that completely submerge you. Saad is an artist in many fields: he builds his own guembris (the traditional Gnawa guitar) and designs his stage costumes. Sometimes he is even called the Jimi Hendrix of Gnawa. Thursday, July 16: Opening act - Kaspy Ndia & band Kaspy Ndia is a Congo-born musician, composer, and performer with over ten years of international experience. As a gifted singer and guitarist, he combines African musical heritage with contemporary sounds, resulting in a unique and engaging artistic expression. Main program - Zerzura (Egypt/France) Zerzura is the project that emerged from the meeting between the Egyptian singer Hend Elrawy and the French band Mazalda. Inspired by the legend of Zerzura, or “the oasis of the little birds,” which refers to a mythical city from the Sahara. The result is an energetic and playful mix of North African influences, desert grooves, and electronic, danceable sounds. Zerzura is an invitation to movement: a hypnotic, rhythmic journey. Thursday, July 23: Opening act - DALA DaLa is a trio consisting of Daniel González (guitar, vocals, cajón), Daniel Menezes (bass guitar), and Laura Senior (clarinet). They bring their own atmospheric compositions. You can expect chill rhythms and surprising colors of music. Main program - Lívia Mattos (Brazil) Born in Salvador-Bahia (northeast Brazil), Lívia Mattos is an accordionist, singer, and songwriter with her own playful style. She builds her music around the accordion and a mix of Brazilian roots, poetic influences, and unexpected rhythms. With her virtuoso trio (drums and tuba), she tells cheerful stories and brings the Brazilian sun to Antwerp. Exuberant, theatrical, and very funny. Watch out! Lívia regularly jumps into the audience for an exuberant party. Practical Thursday, July 2, 9, 16, and 23 Square opens: 6:00 PM Opening act: 6:30 PM Main program: 8:00 PM Accessibility The location is wheelchair accessible. Age Suitable for all ages! Accessibility De Lijn: Bus: 18 stop Antwerpen Sint-Andries Tram: 4 stop Antwerpen Sint-Andries Bicycle parking Velo-station: 070 - Sint Andries