Tag: Jazz

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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.

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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.

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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.

Music

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.

Neighbourhood life

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.