Cluster artists in the running for an award
Global Music Ensemble, BASta! en Ghent Folk Violin Project zijn genomineerd voor de Flanders Folk Awards die tijdens de Week van de Belgische Muziek worden uitgereikt.
Cluster
Supporting Global Music Artists
In Flanders, an incredibly fascinating, innovative, but still unknown stream of contemporary music is growing for the general public that can no longer be classified under one or two labels. It is the resounding result of a generation of composers who find their way in a very diverse society. No boxes, no taboos, no style restrictions. Just strong, quality and surprising music. Cluster is the collective of these artists. She wants to give this music a full place in the current range of music. Composers and musicians join forces through Cluster.
Stay updated on our global music artists, their inspiring projects, and the work of Cluster.
Fiddlers on the Move #11
From 18 to 22 February, Ghent becomes the beating heart of the folk fiddle, with music from all corners of the world, workshops, and jam sessions.
These were the Global Music Showcases ’25
Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming no fewer than 90 music professionals to the 11th edition of the Global Music Showcases. Here's a look back!
The Napoli Sessions releases new album
The Napoli Sessions by The City’s Song is out now! A vibrant musical and visual portrait of Naples, blending traditional folk music with modern rhythms.
Cluster projects
Our artists are active as both composers and performing musicians in a wide range of bands and ensembles. They create, perform, experiment, and shape unique musical projects at home and abroad. From intimate line-ups to large-scale productions — explore a selection of their recent work and collaborations here.
composers
Cluster is a collective of seven composers and musicians — each with their own artistic projects and vision. They take the lead as artistic directors of their work and help shape the direction and creative focus of Cluster.
Ananta Roosens is a violinist, trumpeter and composer currently living in Brussels. She is one of the founders of La Sieste Du Dromadaire with whom she recorded the album 'Tango from a dromedary point of view' in 2013 with special guests Gerardo Jerez Le Cam and Iacob Maciuca for the recordings.
A versatile double bass player, composer and artistic leader, exploring the boundaries of folk, classical, and experimental music through projects like Troissoeur, MOTYK, and BASta!
Maarten Decombel is the regular string man in Snaarmaarwaar, MANdolinMAN, and Naragonia Quartet. He also sings with Spilar and is currently touring with the international cross-over project Sauvage — a reimagining of Rameau’s Pièces de Clavecin for a hybrid orchestra featuring musicians from jazz, folk, and classical backgrounds.
Osama Abdulrasol is a composer, producer and qanun player. He also has skills in fine arts. Born in Babylon, Iraq, he studied classical guitar in the UK and qanun, the Arabic lap harp, in Iraq.
Stan Nieuwenhuis is a young composer and musician. His roots are in the Netherlands, but he grew up in Brussels and currently lives in Antwerp.
Thomas Noël is a creative jack-of-all-trades who blends music and visuals, combining a strong sense of roots with a broad, outward-looking perspective on the world.
Internationally acclaimed violinist, composer, and artistic director who moves effortlessly between tradition and innovation, with projects and collaborations spanning the globe.
on the agenda
Experience the unique music and projects of our artists live!
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January
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January
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January
20:00
Cultuurhuis Merelbeke,
Driekoningenplein 15
Merelbeke-Melle, 9820 Belgium
Driekoningenplein 15
Merelbeke-Melle, 9820 Belgium
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January
20:15
CC Leopoldsburg,
Kastanjedreef 1
Leopoldsburg, 3970 Belgium
Kastanjedreef 1
Leopoldsburg, 3970 Belgium
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January
Cluster in the picture
Video Playlist
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Cluster Showcase #10
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Cluster Showcase #4
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Cluster Showcase #8
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Cluster Showcase #6
