Kulturu: Keti Koti Remembrance Concert

Reflection, dialogue and connection

This concert centers on music that has survived generations, sometimes despite prohibitions and oppression. The concert aims to provide space for reflection, dialogue, and connection, and serves as a symbolic moment to pause and reflect on the past together while building a shared future. The Kulturu: Keti Koti Commemoration Concert brings together artists from various parts of the Caribbean and the diaspora, who use their music to showcase the power of culture, resilience, and community. This year, the concert marks 153 years since the abolition of slavery in Suriname and the former Netherlands Antilles. As such, the event constitutes an important cultural and historical gathering leading up to the annual Keti Koti commemoration on July 1.

Line-up

Various artists will provide the music tonight during the Keti Koti Commemoration Concert. Bryan Muntslag is a versatile and respected singer, known for his powerful voice and his ability to bring together traditional Surinamese music, soul, and modern influences. Together with The Season Band , he presents a musical experience that aligns with the meaning of Keti Koti both in terms of content and emotion. Rincho X & Friends (ABC Islands) is an energetic and contemporary act that combines traditional music styles such as tambú and seu with modern influences. Their performances are known for their rhythm, recognizability, and strong live energy. Your host tonight is Marilva Kartoredjo (Goddess Marilva). She is an entrepreneur, wellness coach, and model with a strong focus on inner growth and resilience. As the founder of the MBMT (My Body My Temple) philosophy, self-love is central to her as the foundation for personal transformation. During the concert, she will guide the audience through an evening of reflection, music, and connection.

This concert is organized by The Concertgebouw in collaboration with Becoming You, an organization dedicated to social and cultural projects that foster connection between different communities.