Sign This ft. Santiago Vázquez & La Maquina afrogrooves presents

A rich, layered and energetic sound

Although this system was originally developed for percussion, Afrogrooves applies it to a complete afrobeat band, resulting in a rich, layered, and energetic sound in which afrobeat, funk, jazz, and improvisation merge. No two performances are ever the same. Under his direction, Afrogrooves creates a unique musical journey on the spot, in which grooves, breaks, and compositions emerge spontaneously – without a setlist, driven entirely by hand gestures. Although this system was originally developed for percussion, Afrogrooves applies it to a complete afrobeat band, creating a rich, layered, and energetic sound in which afrobeat, funk, jazz, and improvisation come together. No concert is the same.

La Maquina, the Hague-based percussion ensemble led by Iván Gianakis, is also part of this special evening. With thirteen percussionists, instruments from all corners of the world, and the same sign language, Rhythm and Percussion with Sign Language, La Maquina presents a hypnotic mix of traditional rhythms, modern grooves, and collective improvisation. The meeting between both ensembles and Santiago Vázquez promises to be a unique musical experience.

Sign This is a project by Stichting Afrogrooves, in collaboration with Stichting Rhythm With Signs NL, and is part of a concert series in which the power of improvisation, rhythm, and musical connection takes center stage.