Bombino is known as being emblematic of the next generation of Tuareg, a new voice of the Sahara and Sahel, fusing traditional Berber rhythms with the energy of rock and roll and songs about peace.

After more than 20 years from the album’s first recording, Ata Kak is now coming for the first time in Brussels at #ForestSounds17 with a full party vibes live band concert!

His many travels delivers in his music the rhythms and warmth of Congo, Brazil and Guinea, in a melting pot of sounds that takes the form of a punchy, dancing and modern music. Touched by its simplicity and its intimist music, Témé Tan is a real rough diamond, a moment of grace with the groove afro-pop minimalist.

At the crossroads of Middle Eastern, North-African and Mediterranean musical traditions and psychedelic rock, Phoenician Drive is a six piece band born in Brussels’ cultural maelstrom. Making drums and fuzzy guitars meet with oud and Eastern percussions.

She creates a hybrid music, between old and new. When performing her solo live set, Esinam uses electronic machines to turn herself into a real One Woman Band! She composes, plays and performs her contemporary music using a flute, percussions and vocals, as well as a few more traditional and modern instruments.

Lyrics based on impressions found wandering through the city, they transform images into rich and funky songs.

Their paths crossed with singer/femcee Aminah who soon started joining them on stage. Not only does she bring extra soul to the show, she knows how to f*cking rip the mic! They proved to be unstoppable on stage, rocking shows at multiple venues and events around the country.
Boombap beats, funky and energetic flows.

He will play at the #ForestSounds17 his Ga traditional music using electronic sounds instead of live percussion creating his own kind of what he calls house music.

It’s hard to believe that it was less than a year ago when Beatsforbeaches first came out with his own productions! My Purple Town’ (a beat tape with 11 tracks) is a wink of the eye to his hometown of Anderlecht. The album goes from electronic wavy beats to sometimes raw-sounding, trappy bass lines. Support from Faisal, Chase, The Word Magazine, Champion Sound, 22tracks and others quickly followed. In May of 2017, B4B released his second EP, Haras, on which he explores the ambient vibes. For his live shows, Beatsforbeaches is accompanied by LEON & Dhazed. Not to be missed! A soul singer, ragga MC and a top-of-the-lot Brussels button-pusher give you a super concert.

Add some guitar amplification, some fuzzboxes and other effects to that and this crowd is ready to rock’n groove!

This is the metropolitan music mix that they grew up with in their headquarters (Centrum West) and that they can unleash anytime anywhere. No poses, no fake, honest and energetic, right in your face! They beat the hell out of bass drums and self-made PVC-bins. Despite their age, they have already performed in numerous venues over the globe. Their sheer enthusiasm guarantees a smile on many faces in the audience. They have developed a strong relationship with different drum and dance groups in Ghana and Guinea. Fanfakids put fun back in music!