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Soil and Beyond.
“Uncovering today’s music, inspired by the past
and aimed at the future”
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Write Downs & Read Ups
Damaris – 'Ease' (Live from Hidden Gem)
Damaris, a theatrical vocalist who performs written or instant poetry. With elements of freestyle, soul music and acting, Damaris combines different disciplines and makes her own definition of what improvisation is. She will let the words float and chase each other and you will follow the journey of her thoughts flying away and bouncing back to create a story.
steppinintotomorrow
2 hours ago1 min read
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
Feb 111 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
Feb 61 min read
Steppin' Events
Steppin' into the Screen: 'The Girls In The Band'
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 18:30 doors open 19:00 film starts Melkweg, Amsterdam TICKETS HERE Next up we will be watching ‘The Girls in the Band’ by director Judy Chaikin from 2011. This award-winning documentary tells the poignant, untold stories of female jazz and big band instrumentalists and their fascinating, groundbreaking journeys from the late 20's to the present day. These incredibly talented women endured sexism, racism and diminished opportunities for decades, yet
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
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