14:00 Monstera Occulta
15:30 Disco Atlas
17:00 Cheb Runner
18:00 Celebrating 60 years of Moroccan immigration with the BXL MAR'BEL parade

Disco Atlas

Step into Disco Atlas, a musical exploration from Rabat. Driven by a passion for Morocco and North Africa's vibrant musical traditions, this project meticulously collects and archives sounds that tell the stories of these regions. Disco Atlas uncovers hidden treasures by digging through cassette tapes and vinyl, blending traditional rhythms with modern influences to craft a unique sound experience. Each performance is an invitation to discover the musical heritage of North Africa, offering a curated selection of music that spans rustic, evocative Ayta melodies to pulsating regional electronic beats.

https://www.instagram.com/disco_atlas/

Monstera Occulta

Monstera Occulta immerses you in the enchanting realm of Arabic music. With roots in both Belgium and Morocco, her soundscape is shaped by legends like Nass El Ghiwane and Oum Kalthoum, creating a deep connection to Arab musical traditions. She navigates this rich tapestry, blending nostalgic Lebanese voices like Fairuz with the psychedelic grooves of Baba Zula. A passionate vinyl collector, Monstera's taste is eclectic, stretching from dreamy belly dance beats and Yma Sumac's unique vocals to the edgy realms of post-punk and black metal. Every Sunday on her radio show, she invites listeners on a global musical journey, featuring diverse DJs and special guests. Her platform celebrates cultural diversity, uniting listeners through melodies that transcend boundaries.

https://www.instagram.com/monstera_occulta/

Cheb Runner

Producer Cheb Runner (real name Reda Senhaji) is a musical hurricane rooted in Moroccan soil, exploring electronic musical landscapes. Nurtured by both worlds, he represents a new sound of in-betweenness. Using first-hand sounds and recordings of his sample bank based on traditional instruments, he mixes playfully analogue with digital effects supported by a unique synthesiser collection. Cheb Runner started his career on the music scene, flirting with different names, collectives and genres over the last 10 years. Both as producer, composer and DJ, he is merging traditional and contemporary electronic sounds, moving from Moroccan chaabi and spiritual sounds to eclectic disco, techno and gabber, a familiar face for the local/international finest Kiosk Radio. Cheb Runner is also part of (A)WAKE Foundation and Not Your Techno.

https://www.instagram.com/cheb.runner/

BXL MAR’BEL

Moroccan percussion, singing and dancing form the basis of a mobile street party on Car Free Sunday, 22 September. A large procession will set off from MolenFest at the canal to the centre of Brussels, with musical stops at the AB, the Grand Place as part of Folklorissimo and beursschouwburg.

LINE-UP: Remork & Karkaba feat. Brassa Horns, Fatmas de Belgica & some members of B’net Chaabi, Luc Mishalle & DJ Cheb Runner, Salamba and all participants of the participatory and educational workshops

A co-production by MetX & Folklorissimo in partnership with AB, beursschouwburg, MolenFest, Darna, HalfmOon, VK & Zinneke. With the support of the City of Brussels.

https://www.metx.be/en/