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Den Mi Wesu & Negropont
Then I'm when I who is nub &
Event by: Bijlmer Parktheater
Location: Anton de Komplein 240, Anton de Komplein 240, Amsterdam - Amsterdam-Zuidoost
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A Double Bill (two performances in one evening) with the Mi Wesu (in My Bones) by Michael Wanga and Negropont of Juny Martina.
den Mi Wesu (in My Bones) by Michael Wanga
den Mi Wesu - "In my botine" and is a "Deep" in Papiamenteles - and is a "Deep" in Papiamentele " Rhythmic expressions reinforce that. An excavation of instruments, voice and movement with which Michael wants to expose his own roots. Rhythm and spirituality belong together. They connect us with the primal power in ourselves. Rhythm is not taught to us, but passed on from the musical traditions of our ancestors. Sound and movement are the bearers of history in Afro-Caribbean culture. They contain the essence of the spiritual experience that is shared all over the world, by meditation, worship or prayer.
Michael, born on Curaçao, has always been told that his family comes from two strong tribes. On his father's side, the indigenous population who has survived on the Caribbean islands and on his mother's side, the liberated slaves who were brought there from Africa. Despite his African and native roots, Michael grew up with the influence of Western European beliefs. This brought him into conflict with himself, as a contemporary consequence of colonialism. A cultural clash that is reflected in music, from the gospel to tambú.
as part of the new generation of descendants of the Afro-Caribbean Diaspora, Michael Wanga is looking for the connection with his ancestors. A bond that he takes out of rhythm and spirituality, for which he wants to dig deep in the stories and sounds that have shaped him through generations.
About Michael Wanga
Under his stage name Karpachii, Michael makes music with strong acoustic, Caribbean influences. Started as B-Boy in Curaçao, Michael trained his explosiveness and strength for years. By taking steps in the theater, he experienced a different, intuitive application of his language as a performer. He uses the spirituality of his home country, to come to a new translation of his identity - in rhythm and movement.
negropont
A performance in Papiamentu and English.
It is 2050. The tensions between Curaçao and the Netherlands are never so high. The spirit of the times triggers movements on the island, which ensure a new collective consciousness. Is the island ready for a new direction?
The Papiamento -speaking album Negropont is the sequel of Juny Martina's previous project Destrukshon where he again explored the past and described the rebellion of 30 May 1969 from his own perspective in a creative way. Both the feelings that lived in the community and everyday issues were raised. His newest work, the immersive album and concert "Negropont", on the contrary, takes a dystopian look at the future of Curaçao - but what should we do to steer the transition to the new Yu di Korsou in the right direction?
Negropont dives deep into the complex identity and future of the 'Yu di Kòrsou' and Juny knows how to intertwine his personal experiences in a creative research story with cultural and political statements. For example, he knows how to mix cultural genres such as Seú, Tambú, and Müzik di Zumbi with hip hop to make interesting post -genre music - and at the same time razor -sharp lyrics that raise the urgency of the changes to take place. With this he also shows the beauty of what the yu di korsou makes a yu di korsou.
With the Immersive Concert Negropont, Juny Martina creates an Afro-Futuristic world around his music, in which he and Performers Osawe, Noëlgel, Sjenks and Redyson put down a unique, Hybride Live experience Martina
Juny Martina's artistry is a merger of lyrical, social criticism, storytelling and cinematographic symbolism. With a passion for Papiamento-language rap that goes beyond only entertainment. Jerry found an important outlet valve in Rap; The game with language, metaphors and rhyme challenged him to push the boundaries of his ability and to give substance to his own identity.
The name "Juny Martina" brings together the most common first and last name in Curaçao. By representing the voice of the everyday Curacaenaar, the rapper forces himself to remain connected to the island, while becoming increasingly part of a new community: those of Curaçao people who have built up a life in the Netherlands.
den Mi Wesu (in My Bones) by Michael Wanga
den Mi Wesu - "In my botine" and is a "Deep" in Papiamenteles - and is a "Deep" in Papiamentele " Rhythmic expressions reinforce that. An excavation of instruments, voice and movement with which Michael wants to expose his own roots. Rhythm and spirituality belong together. They connect us with the primal power in ourselves. Rhythm is not taught to us, but passed on from the musical traditions of our ancestors. Sound and movement are the bearers of history in Afro-Caribbean culture. They contain the essence of the spiritual experience that is shared all over the world, by meditation, worship or prayer.
Michael, born on Curaçao, has always been told that his family comes from two strong tribes. On his father's side, the indigenous population who has survived on the Caribbean islands and on his mother's side, the liberated slaves who were brought there from Africa. Despite his African and native roots, Michael grew up with the influence of Western European beliefs. This brought him into conflict with himself, as a contemporary consequence of colonialism. A cultural clash that is reflected in music, from the gospel to tambú.
as part of the new generation of descendants of the Afro-Caribbean Diaspora, Michael Wanga is looking for the connection with his ancestors. A bond that he takes out of rhythm and spirituality, for which he wants to dig deep in the stories and sounds that have shaped him through generations.
About Michael Wanga
Under his stage name Karpachii, Michael makes music with strong acoustic, Caribbean influences. Started as B-Boy in Curaçao, Michael trained his explosiveness and strength for years. By taking steps in the theater, he experienced a different, intuitive application of his language as a performer. He uses the spirituality of his home country, to come to a new translation of his identity - in rhythm and movement.
negropont
A performance in Papiamentu and English.
It is 2050. The tensions between Curaçao and the Netherlands are never so high. The spirit of the times triggers movements on the island, which ensure a new collective consciousness. Is the island ready for a new direction?
The Papiamento -speaking album Negropont is the sequel of Juny Martina's previous project Destrukshon where he again explored the past and described the rebellion of 30 May 1969 from his own perspective in a creative way. Both the feelings that lived in the community and everyday issues were raised. His newest work, the immersive album and concert "Negropont", on the contrary, takes a dystopian look at the future of Curaçao - but what should we do to steer the transition to the new Yu di Korsou in the right direction?
Negropont dives deep into the complex identity and future of the 'Yu di Kòrsou' and Juny knows how to intertwine his personal experiences in a creative research story with cultural and political statements. For example, he knows how to mix cultural genres such as Seú, Tambú, and Müzik di Zumbi with hip hop to make interesting post -genre music - and at the same time razor -sharp lyrics that raise the urgency of the changes to take place. With this he also shows the beauty of what the yu di korsou makes a yu di korsou.
With the Immersive Concert Negropont, Juny Martina creates an Afro-Futuristic world around his music, in which he and Performers Osawe, Noëlgel, Sjenks and Redyson put down a unique, Hybride Live experience Martina
Juny Martina's artistry is a merger of lyrical, social criticism, storytelling and cinematographic symbolism. With a passion for Papiamento-language rap that goes beyond only entertainment. Jerry found an important outlet valve in Rap; The game with language, metaphors and rhyme challenged him to push the boundaries of his ability and to give substance to his own identity.
The name "Juny Martina" brings together the most common first and last name in Curaçao. By representing the voice of the everyday Curacaenaar, the rapper forces himself to remain connected to the island, while becoming increasingly part of a new community: those of Curaçao people who have built up a life in the Netherlands.