Mattias De Craene & Black Koyo

An adventurous fusion of contemporary jazz and Moroccan sounds. Mattias De Craene is currently embarking on a fascinating journey—both as a solo artist and with his bands Nordmann and MDCIII—where jazz, electronica, drones, and the intersection of image and music all play a role. De Craene seeks and innovates. He proves that spirituality and technology need not stand in each other’s way. Together with Black Koyo, he creates a fascinating crossover in this project. Don’t expect a slavish imitation of North African styles. What you’ll hear is an inventive and exciting mix of tradition and innovation, of earthy ritualism and ethereal exploration. It’s not just a meeting of cultures, but an intertwining, a deep dialogue. Featuring Mattias De Craene [sax, electronics], Hicham Bilali [gimbri, vocals, krakeb], Ismael Akhraz [vocals, krakeb], and Marwan Abantor [vocals, krakeb].

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