Sue op de Kamp (vocals),
Joris Beets (percussion, french harp),
Wijbrand Luth (saz, guitar),
Samantha Hosea (vocals, flutes),
Kourosh Samadani (tar, violin),
Hein Bles (bass, didge)
Influences
Basically from styles all over the world, looking for cross overs between, folk, jazz, world music, some latin here, mixed with flamenco or eastern flavors.
Bands/musicians of influence are; Mostar Sevdah, Värttinä, Gjallarhorn, Richard Bona, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Sorten Muld, Renaud Garcia Fons, and lots of others
Sounds Like
Looks like:
Interview about 'Moment' in our own language 'Raanu':
NEW SONG: Zanussae Live performance at Leusden (Tour Mundial)
Live performance at Leusden (Tour Mundial), Song: Halo Duma
All movies Copyrighted by Kayu. Live performances filmed and edited by Cis Heijdenrijk
Kayu started out in 2002, trying out all kinds of ethnic music. Our own music became a mixture of all the different worldly styles, influences from eastern music to brasilian. On our most recent album 'Moment' some nordic and jazzy influences can be heard. Lyrics became less important, and we developed a kind of phonetic language to accompany the acoustic music. These have delevoped into our own language, making the music, including the words, totally ours. You can check out our website, discover the 'backdoor' and see some nice videos on the idea behind our own languages (even a cool quasi interview in Wijbrands own language, Raanu!)
Also Rhytm is an important key to our music. Brining all kinds of measures into grooving songs, creating bridges between the prime numbers and dancable music. It's not so much a theoretical approach, but some lines happen to be cool in 11, 15, or even 23/4 beats, and we can't help it :)
The blend of the language and rhytm goes via an interesting course of instruments, ranging from harp to flute, from tar to bass, from didgeridoo to santur, and from guitar to berimbao and many others. These instruments, there intimate sounds and the wood they are made of make the sound of Kayu (means 'Wood' in Indonesian).
In 2006 we recorded our second album, with inspiration from our trip to the Norwegian fjords. This album features a lot of different influences, but can all be defined as our own, Kayu-style world music crossovers.In The Netherlands we appeared on several big festivals like Duyna, Rainbow Park, and United Cultures.
Current projects
2008 is starting to bring us some good inspiration. Currently working on some new songs. Hopefully we'll get some draft versions on here too, to let you taste a little bit.
Currently our Percussionist is abroad, and we are looking for someone who wants to collaborate with us for the next half year. Are you interested? Pls contact us via this page, or info@kayu.nl
<--NEW MATERIAL ADDED.
Proud to present: a video of a new song, Zanussae. This is the first recording of one of our new songs. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF IT? Unfortunately we do not have good quality MP3.
Also some of the audio songs have been updated, check it out!
More info
For more info, sample music or to order the CD, you can also visit our homepage: www.kayu.nl
PS: Sorry if you've already received this... with over 20,000 friends, its kinda hard to keep track!!! Nevertheless we'll do our best to keep our friends informed :D
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HI thnx for the friendship and it’s nice to know you! Think it’s nice to be connected with musicians all over the world. In music we are all alike and speak the same language!!! I think you have very nice music, I enjoyed listening to it…… really sounds GREAT …. !! I respect your work. Greets from “D E E Z E L” (Belgium) and lots of luck in every thing you do!! If you can find the time check out my music too please and tell me what you think, “Love junky” ‘is gonna be our first single release this year ?? (thnx)
Hallo Kayu, Tot 14 november 2008 kan er digitaal ingeschreven worden voor de GPZH 2009. Er zijn prijzen in de categorieën Dance/Producers, Urban, Singer/Songwriter en Bands. Please spread the word!
Yes you heard it all before, but now it has become reality. The new cd is being printed as we speak and hopefully we didn't make ya'll wait all too long.
Welcome to Ourspace.
Feel free to add our music to your profile and if you put us in you Top-Friends list, please let us know. We will comment back...
Maceál
RAPALJE celtic folk music with a difference!
www. rapalje. com
Hello Kayu.. Thank you for the add... I love your music, with all the influences we can find in it... Tell me when you come to play in France... Respect.
Vrijdag spelen wij in Delft in Café Verderop (met supportact). De eerste band zal om 23.00u spelen en wij ergens daarna. Het adres is Westvest 9 (tegenover het station).
Hallo Kayu, leuk jullie via deze weg te ontmoeten; mooie en originele muziek op jullie "page". Bedankt voor de uitnodiging; zeer plezierig om vrienden te zijn! Geluk, succes en veel inspiratie toegewenst; hartelijke groet, Ruud.
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