Zayna Esuo and D-Urbanites

Zayna Esuo and D-Urbanites is a multicultural group whose members have roots in almost every corner of the world: from Chile, the Netherlands, Congo and Morocco to Belgium. Together, they create an exciting sound that fuses soul, jazz and funk with a touch of pop.

Zayna Esuo grew up among London musicians and it soon became clear that she would follow in her father’s footsteps. After graduating from high school, she started working on her own songs and came up with the idea of relaunching her father’s old band, D-Urbanites. She studies pop singing at the KASK conservatory in Ghent.

The original band was formed in 2008 by lead singer and leader Malik Esuo (The Brix Academy, WKD and Tales of Hypeness). With keyboardist Jonas "lil' jo" Desmet (Madame Blavatsky, Olga Jane and Keith Canvas), drummer/composer Sam "N'Galula" Gysel (Arno, Arsenal and Fugu Mango) and Sebastian Pēna Ortiz (El Tattoo del tigreSkala, Contrabando) They have ignited many scenes with their acid-jazz atmosphere. Add to this the two talented young people, Kasper Snellebrand (Bass) and Stan Gonzalez (Guitar) and you get a fiery and balanced party recipe.