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Albert Vila trio

Submitted by jazz4you on Wed, 09/09/2020 - 15:07

Albert Vila presents his latest project in trio. The music has been specifically written for this group and is strongly rooted in the Jazz tradition, but at the same time combined with influences ranging from the Blues to the Classic, Groove and Worldmusic. "The interaction between the trio with Jasen Weaver  from New Orleans on bass and Daniel Jonkers  from the Netherlands  on drums and his strong commitment to melody and rhythm make this group a must for all those who appreciate music.

Largest floating solar park in Belgium unveiled in Antwerp province

Belgium’s largest solar panel park floating on water has been unveiled in Antwerp province. At five hectares, it’s the size of 10 football fields. The park is floating on standing water in a sand quarry that straddles the border between Dessel and Mol. The park will generate enough power for 2,000...

Two arrested at Gare du Midi with €60,000 of false money

Two people were stopped at Brussels Midi station, in possession of no fewer than 319 false €200 notes – a total of €63,800 in fake money – Brussels federal police have announced. The individuals, already known for committing these types of crime, were questioned on suspicion of committing fraud and...

Lalao 6tet

Submitted by jazz4you on Wed, 09/09/2020 - 12:01

Lalao is a Franco-Malagasy group currently based in Brussels. By mixing all sorts of influences from their respective backgrounds, the artists have created their own unique sound. This sound is born from the fusion of instruments such as the cello, the vibraphone, singing, the drums or the extraordinary guitar played on the right-hand side, with harmonic accents and Cajun rhythms. Lalao makes a point of spreading a very jazzy soul, world and pop spirit.
This first concert of the season will take place in the garden of Ferme Rose.

Summer is not over yet: 30°C forecast next week

Septembers in Belgium are often warm and sunny - and this coming week is set to prove that, with temperatures forecast to reach 30°C. The Royal Meteorological Institute says an area of high pressure, with dry and warm air, will cross Belgium for about seven days from Sunday. Until then, we are due...

No McDonald’s for Tervuren, to the relief of many residents

The debate can now be put to rest: There will be no McDonald’s in Tervuren. The fast food giant had requested a permit to build an outlet on the Leuvensesteenweg, but the city council has now voted to refuse the permit. The Leuvensesteenweg is part of the N3, which runs from Leuven all the way to...

Liège botanical garden to gain two record-breaking foul-smelling plants

Plant-lovers are set to flock to Liège to see the Observatory of the World of Plants’ latest proud acquisition – two gigantic Arum Titans. These very rare plants – that grow rapidly, sometimes up to six metres high – stand out for their huge three-metre high phallic flower that smells of corpses...

Brussels police offered free training to combat harassment on the streets

From this autumn, police working in the Brussels-North zone (Schaerbeek, Evere and Saint Josse-ten-Noode) will receive a day’s training on how to stop street harassment. The course will be given in collaboration with the association “Touche Pas à Ma Pote” (Don’t touch my friend), the police service...

Brussels extends car sharing service with Getaround

The City of Brussels has given its approval to a new car sharing service, Getaround. Formerly known as Drivy, Getaround will use some 24 parking spots in 12 central areas of the capital including Brussels Central Station, rue Dansaert, the Sablon and Yser metro. The contract with the city council...

Kortrijk first to build corona-proof event site

The city of Kortrijk has unveiled the design for a new corona-proof event site, the first in the country. The site, in the Weide neighbourhood in the east of the city, will host its first event on 26 September. The 1,575 square-metre open-air site will be able to host 1,200 people. Tiles embedded...

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