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Soil and Beyond.
“Uncovering today’s music, inspired by the past
and aimed at the future”
Editorials
Write Downs & Read Ups
WESTHEAVEN – 'Fk'it' (Live from Hidden Gem)
Westheaven takes you on a journey from R&B to modern jazz and back again, on a journey filled with rich chords and intricate rhythms that groove effortlessly. With positivity at their core, the band creates uplifting atmospheres where connection comes first. Drawing inspiration from artists like Loyle Carner, Robert Glasper, and Yussef Dayes, these music lovers bring you a fresh and distinctive sound.
steppinintotomorrow
23 hours ago1 min read
Kay Slice ft. Gyedu-Blay Ambolley – 'Adwuma' (Live from Hidden Gem)
Kay Slice is a Ghanaian-rooted, Rotterdam-based artist who fuses West African rhythms, afrobeats, highlife, jazzy grooves, and poetic hip hop into an electrifying sound he calls “diaspora highlife.” A skilled storyteller, rapper, and multi-instrumentalist, Kay’s music reflects his mission to connect Africa and the diaspora, weaving his personal journey into a vibrant, soul-liberating experience.
steppinintotomorrow
6 days ago1 min read
Raven Kangee – 'Dragon & the Wizard' (Live from Hidden Gem)
Raven Kangee is a boundary-pushing artist translating life into rap, paintings and creative visions. His music is rooted in hip hop, collaging organic soul and jazz with sample-driven beats, layering in sparks of modern sound while honoring the culture’s foundations. Expression is his way of life; every lyric, idea, and brushstroke carry memory, emotion, and urgency.
steppinintotomorrow
Jan 301 min read
Steppin' Events
Steppin' w/ Kay Tee, Lucas Benjamin, & mo w/rights
Sunday, March 15th, 2026 19:00 - 00:00 Doka, Amsterdam Tickets HERE Steppin’ is back at Doka, and this year we’ve added Sunday evenings to the program! For this edition, the collective kept it close to home, with Kay Tee, Lucas Benjamin, and mo w/rights on the decks. Recently, the Amsterdam-based music platform & community celebrated their 5th anniversary. Although the three Steppin’ head-honchos have been organizing dozens of events, they have never played together for an en
De Muziekkring, Doka Amsterdam
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 De Muziekkring 19:00 - 22:00 Doka, Amsterdam Tickets: 5,- Euro De Muziekkring is an evening that is focussed on music you’re into or connecting with at the moment. All you have to do is bring yourself and a piece of music, on vinyl, cd, USB, or just let us know in the moment and it will be played in a song circle dedicated to diving into and discovering new music through social interaction and deep listening.
Mixed Feelings
A mix series for tomorrows days.
Collabs
& Connects
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