The interviews are led by MixedWorldMusic's experienced journalists Ton Maas, Charlie Crooijmans, Mark van Schaick and Marieke Meischke. Coordination and presentation are in the hands of Erk Willemsen. This is the program of the All Ears Area on Monday, June 9:
13.00 - 14.00: Mango (DJ)
Upon entering the festival grounds you will be welcomed by DJ Mango with catchy afrobeat, highlife and Latin grooves.
15.10-16.00 Eunsil Noh & Udai Shika duo concert & interview
After her trio performance on Saturday, South Korean Eunsil Noh opens the All Ears Area on Monday with a duo concert with Japanese cellist Udai Shika, followed by an interview with Ton Maas. Her performances balance between music and visual art, with a starring role for her powerful, emotionally charged voice that deeply touches each melody.
16.50-17.10: Flamenco dance workshop by Barencià
Following her impressive performance with Barencià earlier in the day, Mexican dancer Karen Lugo will give a flamenco dance workshop in the All Ears Area, followed by an interview. Her innovative style merges rhythm, melody and movement into a hypnotic and dynamic experience.
17.30-17.50: The Nobodyers preview & interview
Rocco Ostermann and Wout Kemkens of De Niemanders collected stories in detention and asylum centers and translated them into poignant music, straight from the heart. Prior to the final concert at NIKKO, they and musicians involved will give a musical preview in the All Ears Area, explained in an interview by Marieke Meischke.
18.10-18.50: Min Won & Burja Podlesnik concert & interview
Following their concert at the All Ears Area, Min Won and Burja Podlesnik will be interviewed by Ton Maas.
19.40-20.30: Escarteen Sisters concert & interview
Following their concert in the All Ears Area, Laia, Flavia and Branko Valchev will be interviewed by Charlie Crooijmans.
