Arts Centre Vooruit, Ghent, Belgium

IVA BITTOVÁ & VLADIMIR VÁCLAVEK

One of the most memorable concerts ever to have taken place in Vooruit is that of violin player and vocal artist Iva Bittová and guitarist Vladimir Václavek in 1999. Both musicians write songs on the crossroads of folk and pop, with Bittová’s catchy voice at the centre. A concert by Bittová and Václavek is always an amazing experience.

In Ghent the duo proved that you will get a lot further with humble means and the right spirit than with state-of-the-art gadgets and gimmicks. (…) Even though the music was incredibly poignant at certain moments, Bittová and Václavek provided an evening of top-notch entertainment, which received a standing ovation in Vooruit’s completely sold-out Theaterzaal. Proof that there is still room for honest, acoustic music without gimmicks.” – De Morgen

EQUILIBRIUM (BADENHORST – PLOUG – PETTERSEN)

This international trio consists of three musicians who love pure and simple melodies. Their music is romantic and minimalist, but also has an inexplicable hypnotic appeal. Patient and passionate music that you can get lost in. The musicians combine contemporary chamber music, electronic music and jazz. Singer Pettersen draws inspiration from a multitude of vocal folk traditions ranging from Inuit throat singing to Norwegian folk songs and West-African griots.

LIESA VAN DER AA

De Morgen described Liesa Van der AA as “an artist to watch” after she opened for The Go Find at Vooruit. With nothing more than a violin, her voice and a loop station, this up-and-coming artist makes impressive indie pop with an edge.

• You can also get a combined ticket for this concert with the concert by Mâäk & Albert Anangoko Ensemble – Kojo / Neil Cowley Trio on Thu 25 Nov.