SAMEKA & Strings

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The quintet captures the 1970s fusion sound, yet at the same time sounds entirely contemporary. In fragile, transparent passages, Sameka seems like a deconstruction of a historic Western era, until Eastern rhythms carry the music toward world music. Or into the ethereal realm with saxophonist Daniel Buch’s electric aerophone—just as Sameka also likes to oscillate between complex rhythms and unison lines. Electric bassist Simon Zauels founded the band five years ago; in 2021, they received a grant, which they used—along with guest oud player Hesham Hamra—to record their first album of original compositions for Mons Records. “Jazz in Europe” praised this debut for its “great respect for tradition and, at the same time, a high degree of originality.” As finalists in the Future Sounds Contest, Sameka performed at the Leverkusen Jazz Days in the fall of 2022. The following March, Sameka embarked on their first international tour, which took them to Taiwan to share their music with a new audience. On July 14, 2023, the quintet performed at the famous Jazzopen Festival in Stuttgart. At the start of the year, Sameka entered into a new partnership with Timezone Records and is fortunate to be releasing her second album under this renowned label. The new album is titled “Sameka & Strings – Merlin’s Journey” and was released on May 31, 2024. The album promises a unique fusion of soundscapes, as it features a string quartet and, once again, oud player Hesham Hamra. To celebrate the release in style, the band embarked on an exclusive album release tour in Taiwan in March. This gave fans the opportunity to experience the melodies of “Merlin’s Journey” live before the album officially hit the shelves. Tickets will be on sale until 5:30 p.m. on the day of the concert. A limited number of tickets may still be available at the box office.

Lineup

Tobias Frohnhöfer
Simon Zauels
Antoine Spranger
Patrick Baumann
Hesham Hamra
Daniel Buch
Viola Joke Flecijn
Asya Thoma
Ada Schwengebecher
Chiara Maria Mohr

Eintritt: 28,00 EUR
Ermäßigt: 12,00 EUR

Tickets are available at tixforgigs.