02.10.24, 20:00, Sosena Gebre Eyesus, Ameel Brecht, Ruiskamer

Sosena Gebre Eyesus

The Ethiopian Sosena Gebre Eyesus is one of the few contemporary practitioners of the beganna, also known as “King David’s Harp. One of the world’s oldest stringed instruments, it was used by aristocrats and priests to accompany Ethiopian Orthodox hymns and drive away evil spirits.

The deep, buzzing tones of the beganna, combined with Sosena’s soft, soothing voice creates a particularly soothing atmosphere. Be calm and be there.

Ameel Brecht

Composer and experimental musician Ameel Brecht you may know from the collective Razen, a project that combines early music, spectral compositions and psychedelic improvisations.

He specializes in esoteric tunings and resonances on instruments such as steel mandolin, guitar and violone. After “Polygraph Heartbeat” (Kraak) “8-Infinities” (Disco Transgénero) and “The Locked Room” (blickwinkel), he is now working on a series of tapes on the theme of sleep on the Belgian blickwinkel label, the third tape of which will be released in September 2024. Brecht has composed music for various dance companies, (short) films and documentaries, including the soundtracks for Bas Devos’ films Ghost Tropic and Here.

GAME: Eleonora Serani

The Gent Advanced Master Ensemble GAME consists of the musicians and composers of the MANAMA Contemporary Music program. They share a desire for dialogue, creation, interdisciplinarity and curiosity about the latest developments in contemporary music. Inspired by the poetry of Rupi Kaur, Eleonora Serani will bring her own composition to life, combining the delicate sounds of the harp, electronic elements, and the power of spoken word. This performance promises to transport the audience to a space where sound, text, and emotion converge in an intimate dialogue.