Sabakoe
World Fusion
Steven Maayen (vocals); Philskens Stuart (alto saxophone); Bryan Dompig (trombone); Marciano Burgrust (guitar); Serginio Playfair (guitar, vocals); Marcel Jozefzoon (bass); Angelo Blackman (drums, vocals); Purperhart Dweith (maraca, vocals); Roel Simson (shrakie).
Sun 9 July 2023 22:30 - 23:30 Mississippi
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The swinging nine-man band Sabakoe was formed in 1984. Since the popular Dutch-Surinamese group acquired front singer Steven Maayen, they have scored several hits including Postbode and Mooi Misi. Sabakoe’s songs are rooted in the kaseko musical style, a type of Surinamese dance music and they draw on the traditional kawina folk music that arose in Paramaribo after the abolition of slavery in 1863. The band gives the music a refreshing, contemporary sound and makes sparks fly at their shows. Last December and January, Sabakoe enjoyed another successful tour of Suriname where kaseko-loving audiences were crazy about the band’s upbeat songs. While the world burns around us, the group wants to send a positive message with their latest hit We Moeten Doorgaan ('We Must Go On'). Sabakoe’s infectious energy instantly brings a smile to your face.
