As an initiative of the Cultural Center Foundation Capoeiraschool, we celebrate the colorful Giramundo Carnaval, which literally means “the world revolves.” A global celebration where everyone is welcome. An evening where worries are forgotten, and the diversity of Rotterdam merges into one grand celebration. So put on your finest, cutest or craziest carnival costume and… Continue reading Baile de Carnaval
Archives: Concerten
Barcelona Gipsy Balkan Orchestra
Barcelona Gipsy BalKan Orchestra is one of those musical ensembles whose name alone reveals a lot, yet there’s still so much more they have to offer. Their blend of southern temperament, Romani culture, klezmer, and Balkan music dissolves imagined borders between genres, cultures, and traditions. Due to a passionate journey of twelve years, Barcelona Gipsy… Continue reading Barcelona Gipsy Balkan Orchestra
Bitori
For years, Bitori and Chando Graciosa have held the crown as the greatest musicians from Cape Verde with their uplifting, infectious, sophisticated and at the same time raw dance music. So it’s no wonder they are considered to be the king and prince of Funaná music. During an exclusive concert at GROUNDS on January 18,… Continue reading Bitori
MothersFonk
What better way to usher in the new year than with the hardest grooves, banging beats and sparkling solos? Mothersfonk makes themselves heard: straight, without frills, with raw, high-energy, groovy tunes. From tiny clubs to giant stages, they always make it a party! Mothersfonk is the Netherlands’ new funk sensation. The eight-member formation from Rotterdam… Continue reading MothersFonk
Roda da Holanda
Roda da Holanda represents an evening that revolves around Brazilian samba, dancing and connecting with the music and each other. What does that look like? The musicians are sitting around a table and you, as a listener, are standing next to them among countless others who are drawn to the stirring rhythms and melancholic sounds.… Continue reading Roda da Holanda
Oh Voyage
Oh Voyage is a dynamic duo comprising two talented musicians, hailing from Istanbul and now based in Rotterdam and Poznan. The duo’s unique sound seamlessly blends electronica dance music with organic Anatolian psychedelia, and the live performances of Middle Eastern instruments elevate their music to a whole new level. Despite being relatively new to the… Continue reading Oh Voyage
Levels Championships
“The people want bread and entertainment, so who are we not to give it?!” On December 6t, 8 gladiators will gather in the Levels Arena to compete for the title ‘The Champ!’. They start in the quarter-finals and fight in a knockout tournament for glory and for the entertainment of the crowd. After each 5-minute… Continue reading Levels Championships
AySay
A marriage of cultures, eras and styles that can only rarely be experienced: AySay create music that transcends all artificial boundaries and genre conventions and creates something completely new, combining Anatolian folk with Nordic electronica. In GROUNDS they will take us on a Middle Eastern journey through Scandinavian landscapes. Growing up between the Danish and… Continue reading AySay
20241211 World Sessions
| This event will take place at Lab Grounds (‘s-Gravendijkwal 58B). Lab Grounds is located on the second floor and there is no lift in the building, sorry for the inconvenience. In this unique concert, Burak Savas and Laia Escartin unite Turkish and Catalan/Iberian songs from their childhoods, exploring the connections between these distant yet… Continue reading 20241211 World Sessions
20250215 Deszi Boyz
The Deszi Boyz, known as the Netherlands’ first Bollywood Showband, held a successful launch party on 12 October 2024. This marks their return to Grounds, where they will present a new, dynamic show on Saturday 15 February 2025. This edition promises to be extra special with the addition of several special guests, who will make… Continue reading 20250215 Deszi Boyz