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“The only thing our audience should be busy with is the shaking of their legs.” Bombataz’s solid contribution to the Belgian funk jazz scene

“The only thing our audience should be busy with is the shaking of their legs.” Bombataz’s solid contribution to the Belgian funk jazz scene

In anticipation of this year's BOUGE B, we speak to some of the talented dancers and performers showcasing at this year's Club Edition. Next up in this series is Bombataz, sharing their love for improv jazz sessions.

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“The most beautiful thing about playing professionally is the communication and flow you share with your fellow musicians.” KRANKk on the power of collaboration to create idiosyncratic sounds

“The most beautiful thing about playing professionally is the communication and flow you share with your fellow musicians.” KRANKk on the power of collaboration to create idiosyncratic sounds

In anticipation of this year's BOUGE B, we speak to some of the talented dancers and performers showcasing at this year's Club Edition. This week, we speak to experimental music group, KRANKk.

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Five reasons not to miss BOZAR’s 4th Stream

Five reasons not to miss BOZAR’s 4th Stream

We dissect BOZAR's new mini-festival 4th Stream's healthy and robust line-up into five things not to miss. See you there.

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Crazy days in Comblain: How a tiny hamlet nestled deep in the Belgian Ardennes became home to the world’s biggest jazz festival.

Crazy days in Comblain: How a tiny hamlet nestled deep in the Belgian Ardennes became home to the world’s biggest jazz festival.

From the late 50s through to the mid-60s, Comblain-la-Tour played host to the world’s biggest jazz festival. Jazz expert Lander Lenaerts takes a trip down memory lane, speaking to locals and performing artists about the festival’s enduring legacy, its liberating ethos and the lasting impact it had on the country’s jazz scene.

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Pictures of our recent The Word Radio presents All That Jazz party

Pictures of our recent The Word Radio presents All That Jazz party

A selection of pictures from our recent The Word Radio presents All That Jazz: a full day of radio shows, DJ sets and live concerts.

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Five reasons not to miss BOZAR’s Jazztivism

Five reasons not to miss BOZAR’s Jazztivism

Renowned for its all-encompassing and innovative approach to jazz, we select five reasons why BOZAR’s Jazztivism is one to be noted.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Jazz spectacular in Liège, friendships in Antwerp and grand reveals in Brussels. Go do the right thing.

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All that jazz: Part 2 of Brussels’ jazz scene

All that jazz: Part 2 of Brussels’ jazz scene

To mark International Jazz Day and The Word Radio's All That Jazz party on Monday 30th April, we’ve teamed up with Jazz.Brussels and handpicked 11 essential figures in Brussels jazz today.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Cut-throat rhythms in Antwerp, solitary bliss in Leuven, and our very own bank holiday jazz jam. Go do the right thing.

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All that jazz: Part 1 of Brussels’ jazz scene

All that jazz: Part 1 of Brussels’ jazz scene

To mark International Jazz Day and The Word Radio's All That Jazz party on Monday 30th April, we’ve teamed up with Jazz.Brussels and handpicked 11 essential figures in Brussels jazz today.

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On running neighbourhood jazz club Sounds Jazz Club, by Sergio Duvalloni

On running neighbourhood jazz club Sounds Jazz Club, by Sergio Duvalloni

From a clear-cut artistic direction, to a careful balancing act between panache and a no-nonsense attitude, Sounds Jazz Club's Sergio Duvalloni reveals all.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
The Perrier Playlist: 25 of our favourite Belgian jazz, funk and soul cuts

The Perrier Playlist: 25 of our favourite Belgian jazz, funk and soul cuts

We dig deep to select 25 of our favourite Belgian jazz, funk and soul cuts.

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Exclusive mix 94: Köhn

Exclusive mix 94: Köhn

Minimal and ambient relaxation courtesy of electro-wizard Köhn, with an astonishing two decades worth of experience under his belt.

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“Rien ne sert d’epiloguer”: the life and times of Dominique Lawalrée

“Rien ne sert d’epiloguer”: the life and times of Dominique Lawalrée

Composer, musicologist, teacher - national treasure Dominique Lawalrée shares his intimate thoughts and memories from his impressive career spanning over three decades.

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Exclusive mix 84: Roger 3000’s wintertime slumber

Exclusive mix 84: Roger 3000’s wintertime slumber

The Brussels-based painter and producer provides an hour-long picturesque epoch of wintertime, best enjoyed in front of a crackling open fire somewhere far removed from civilisation.

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Exclusive mix 83: Chris Ferreira’s contemporary acoustics

Exclusive mix 83: Chris Ferreira’s contemporary acoustics

An hour-long adventure in sonic explorations by the Brussels-based DJ and sound engineer.

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Best Belgian releases of 2016 so far (Part 2)

Best Belgian releases of 2016 so far (Part 2)

Part 2 of our roll-call of first-term, notable Belgian releases.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Favourite Belgian releases: Fabrice Havenne aka Dj Mixsoup

Favourite Belgian releases: Fabrice Havenne aka Dj Mixsoup

13 Belgian favourites as selected by the Berlin-based DJ.

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SeizoensKlanken

SeizoensKlanken

Gilles Helsen and Freek Veys, the musical duo behind SeizoensKlanken, talks to us about the creative process behind recording, their influences and future projects.

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DJ Youri Van Driessche’s 10 favourite Belgian releases

DJ Youri Van Driessche’s 10 favourite Belgian releases

A dub and reggae badman, Youri Van Driessche takes us through his favourite Belgian cuts.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Nosedrip

Nosedrip

DJ, selector, record store clerk and record collector Nosedrip reveals his favourite Belgian releases.

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First things first: Yokai (with free download)

First things first: Yokai (with free download)

We interview Brussels-based psychedelic afro-funksters Yokai about their killer four-track debut EP.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Alex Deforce

Alex Deforce

From rap, jazz, samba and beat music, record label head and local promoter Alex Deforce reveals his favourite Belgian releases.

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Faisal

Faisal

Grab your bathrobe and get ready to snap your fingers at this new Word-exclusive mix courtesy of Faisal.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Julien Mourlon

Julien Mourlon

LDBK head honcho Julien Mourlon reveals his favourite Belgian releases. And they're street-savvy.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Koen Galle

Koen Galle

We kick off a new series this week, asking the country's music tastemakers to reveal their favourite Belgian releases.

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STUFF.

STUFF.

Ghent-locals STUFF. dish up a "creamy mix of sweet beats and tasty vibes" for our 18th exclusive mix. Yum.

Music Exclusive mixes
Onda Sonora’s 5 year birthday mix

Onda Sonora’s 5 year birthday mix

"People should dance to it in a dark, sweaty basement. Those not dancing should make out." - Onda Sonora's homage to Black

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Brussels Pony Club

Brussels Pony Club

Belgian electronic duo Brussels Pony Club deliver a dark, broody and sexy playlist for our exclusive mix series.

Music Exclusive mixes
Onda Sonora

Onda Sonora

We asked Brussels DJ duo, radio hosts and party promoters Onda Sonora to whip up a lip-smacking mix of Belgium and Holland's freshest musical meat. Another Word exclusive.

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The weekend 04.11

The weekend 04.11

An exhibition of Belgian designer Walter van Beirendonck, Is Tropical and Gablé in concert, a night packed with music and art at Plastic, Walter Salles' award-winning movies and last but not least a jazz evening to bring a busy weekend to an end. A mouth full.

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