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 Sunday, June 8:
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.
14.50-15.30: Ping-En Hung solo concert & interview
Following her intimate solo concert in the All Ears Area, Ping-En Hung will be interviewed by Mark van Schaick.
17.10-17.50: Jungmi Yun & Dominic Choung | Little Big Orchestra concert & interview.
Following their concert at the All Ears Area, Jungmi Yun and bassist Dominic Choung will be interviewed by Marieke Meischke.
18.20-18.40: Enji concert & interview
Following her concert at the All Ears Area, Mongolian singer and songwriter Enji will be interviewed by Ton Maas.
20.00-20.40: Vołosi Special
Following their concert earlier in the day, Polish formation Vołosi comes to the All Ears Area for an in-depth session with interviewer Ton Maas. In word and play, they reveal the background of their music, which combines improvisation, craftsmanship and genres such as rock, punk, jazz and ambient. Expect unexpected twists, fiery energy and musical finesse.
21.40-22.00: Lúcia de Carvalho - Angola 50 years of independence
Following her performance at NIKKO, Angolan singer Lúcia de Carvalho will give an intimate mini-concert in the All Ears Area, followed by a conversation with Charlie Crooijmans. Her music is deeply rooted in tradition, but above all it tells her own story - a story of migration, power and identity, in light of 50 years of Angolan independence.
