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- CKE
Dance to the sultry sounds of Konpa
At Pour Danser’s Konpa social party, everything comes together: the sultry sounds of Haitian Konpa, the dance moves you’ve just learnt during the beginners’ workshop, and the warm atmosphere of a Caribbean celebration. With a drink in hand, you can enjoy 3 energetic sets by Stanley Clementina and his band C‑Shaw. Let yourself be carried away by the rhythms and experience an evening full of connection, movement and musicality.
Programme:
- 20.30 doors open or join the Konpa workshop.
- 21.00 – 00.00 dance party with 2 fantastic sets by Stanley and his band C‑Shaw.
What is Konpa?
Konpa is, after Salsa and Reggae, the musical style that connects the Caribbean. Its roots lie in Africa, where Konpa, after its transatlantic journey, continued to develop as a musical genre, particularly in tropical islands such as Hispañola (Haiti/Dominican Republic) and Martinique.
Everyone with Caribbean roots knows this genre. This music gets both young and old moving, sitting still is almost impossible!
Music by Stanley Clementina and his band C‑Shaw
Stanley Clementina is a singer, bassist, pianist, producer and bandleader. With his group Steezmusic, he is the regular backing band for artists such as Jayh Jawson, and he has collaborated with well-known names including Yade Lauren, Frenna en Nelson Freitas. With C‑Shaw, he brings music that is deeply rooted in his youth and heritage.
C‑Shaw specialises in Haitian Konpa but also brings African‑rooted music with a blend of Caribbean Curaçao influences. Stanley is the first to bring the Haitian Kompa sound to the Netherlands together with his band, while also reviving it on the islands of Curaçao, Aruba and Bonaire.
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In our programme there is always something to experience
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