a theatrical family concert by Oorkaan, Podium Mozaïek & Ruhrtriennale for everyone from 2 to 102 years old 

Vernon, Lidrick, and Angelo often go out together. This morning, high tide strands them in the ocean surf. They hear the waves and close their eyes to listen more closely. Djumbala, Djumbala!... That sounds like music. They see two coral reefs jutting out of the sea. Things that people and animals have lost at sea have gotten caught on the corals: a shell, a bow, a grater. They tap, drum, and blow on everything they find. It sounds most beautiful when they make music together, as if they were a single instrument. That’s how they stoke the flame of their friendship, which keeps them warm forever.

Djumbala! is Oorkaan's new production in collaboration with composer and percussionist Vernon Chatlein. At home in the Afro-Curaçaoan tradition, Vernon bases his new compositions on Muzik di Zumbi and Tambu, which is characterized by instruments made of natural materials, vocal rhythms and sound imitations. Angelo Ursini adds other unusual flutes in addition to the flute. Together with percussionist Lidrick Solognier, they create a warm, expressive world of music that invites listeners to actively participate. 

Directed by Caecilia Thunnissen, the piece is brought to life in a visual-physical concert in which the audience is an integral part. The production builds a musical bridge between generations and cultures. The performance explicitly invites the audience to really listen - to sounds, the other and the world around them. This not only deepens their imagination and musical development, but also stimulates empathy and cultural curiosity. At a time when livability and awareness are crucial, ‘Djumbala!’ offers a playful, meaningful way to seek connection with yourself, with each other and with the world.

Age recommendation: from 2 to 102 years old
Language no problem

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