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The Olla Vogala Experience
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes OLLA VOGALA came into being through a combination of social acquaintances mixing with musical talent, all within the city of Ghent, Belgium.
Originally a trio, the group rapidely grew into a virtual orchestra no less, performing for the first time during the 1997 Ghent Festival. Inspired by the amazing reception they then enjoyed, OLLA VOGALA went on to play further concerts improving even more in style and concept. The words "olla vogala" derive from the oldest Dutch sentence that has been passed down through the ages, reflecting the groups diverse repertoire of middle age music, including bourrees from Auvergne, Monterverdi, traditional Flemish folk songs, Arabic songs, old French ballads, a-capella, Middle Dutch receipts, 'free' music on several themes and of course original compositions.
Each member of OLLA VOGALA has a unique style and background in music, enabling them to jenture into virgin territory, experimenting with jazz influences and improvisation, creating a bizarre cocktail that has become the OLLA VOGALA experience...
The present line up of seventeen depictors of word, music and sound are directed by the man who is responsible for the majority of the arrangements, Wouter Vandenabeele, all of which creates a musical event, coming to life via interculturality and multi-ethnicity
Wouter Vandenabeele est reconnu internationalement en tant que violoniste, arrangeur et compositeur. La productivité de ce jeune Gantois a atteint des sommets ces dernières années.
Il a joué des concerts aux côtés du violoniste traditionnel sénégalais Issa Sow. Il a dirigé le prestigieux projet « Hadzidakis » pour les Jeux Olympiques d'Athènes 2004 (avec entre autres les chanteuses de « Madredeus ») Il a enregistré une vingtaine de CD's et donné plusieurs centaines de représentations avec « Ambrozijn », « Olla Vogala » (son orchestre de musique du monde) et d'autres projets dont « Bared Ataï » avec lequel il a joué au Maroc et en Belgique ; « Zuiderwind » (EMI) en collaboration avec des musiciens sud-africains (concerts en Belgique et en Afrique du Sud) Il a aussi travaillé avec Steve Houben, Think of one, Erik Vermeulen, Savina Yanatou, Philippe Thuriot, "Ex Tempore"...
Wouter est également apprécié comme professeur lors des stages musicaux « Flanders Ethno », ainsi qu'à l'académie d'été de Neufchâteau, aux jeunesses musicales de Chypre, et aux stages de musique Folk et Jazz organisés par Muziekmozaïek. Il dirige la classe d'ensemble de musique populaire du stage d'été de Gooik. Depuis septembre 2005, il donne cours de violon folk à l'académie de Sint-Niklaas et dirige l'orchestre de jeunes : « Transpiradansa ».
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Wouter Vandenabeele is recognized internationally as a violonist, an arranger and a composer. The productivity of this young men living in Ghent had reached tops these last years.
He had played concerts at the sides of the Senegalese traditional violonist Issa Sow, he conducted the prestigious project "Hadzidakis" for the Olympic Games of Athens in 2004 (with the singers of Madredeus) He had recorded a score of CDs, had given several hundreds of representations with "Ambrozijn", "Olla Vogala" (his orchestra of world music), and in various projects: "Bared Ataï" with which it played in Morocco and in Belgium; « Zuiderwind » (EMI) in which he collaborated with South-African musicians (concerts in Belgium and South Africa) He worked with Steve Houben, Think of one, Erik Vermeulen, Savina Yanatou, Philippe Thuriot, "Ex Tempore".
Wouter is also appreciated as a teacher in the musical training courses "Flanders Ethno", also in the summer academy of Neufchâteau, in musical schools of Cyprus, and in the training courses of music Folk and Jazz organized by Muziekmozaïek. He used to conduct the instrumental ensemble of popular music during the musical summer school of Gooik. Since September 2005, he teach folk violin in Sint-Niklaas academy and conduct the young orchestra : "Transpiradansa".
Wouter was selected for " de cultuurprijzen van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap 2007"
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Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
Απόψε ανταμώνουμε στο ΘΕΑΤΡΟ της ΠΕΤΡΑΣ. 10η ΜΕΓΑΛΗ ΣΥΝΑΥΛΙΑ ΠΟΛΥΦΩΝΙΚΟΥ ΤΡΑΓΟΥΔΙΟΥ. Η πιο όμορφη γιορτή πολυφωνίας! Απόψε, ΣΑΒΒΑΤΟ 13 ΙΟΥΝΙΟΥ, στις 9:00 μμ, στην Πετρούπολη. Πληροφορίες www.polyphonic.gr
É com enorme prazer que vos convido a estarem presentes na 6ª Edição do FESTIVAL GRANITOS FOLK!
Já se encontram disponíveis os bilhetes para o festival a acontecer já de 11 a 13 Junho! Passem a palavra!
Visitem o nosso novo profile actualizado: www.myspace.com/festivalgranitosfolk
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Fica o resumo do programa:
Dia 11, quinta-feira Palácio / Concha acústica (palco 1) 21h30 TOQUES DO CARAMULO (Portugal / Águeda) 23h00 AMSTERDAM KLEZMER BAND (Holanda) Espaço Contagiarte 01h00 TINTO E JEROPIGA Concerto/baile trad Sonoridade da noite NOITES FOLK, com Hugo Osga, programador do festival
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
:p salut! Rendez-vous le 1er Avril au Bateau Ivre pour fêter l' invasion syldave!
Après à peine 4 ans d' existence, 300 concerts à travers toute la France, plus de 3000 exemplaires de leur premier album écoulés et de nombreuses rencontres (Sanseverino, Thomas Dutronc, La Ruda, Les Orgres de Barback...) la nouvelle ère des Voleurs de Swing est en marche!
Wouter, Hello back from Florida. I'd like to thank you for looking and listening! And if this seems interesting to you - have a look – under 'Blogs' there are several CD reviews & 5 live Audio Interviews about everything Metal and ... Violins... and bow ... and NO GUITARS on stage! ...and the beginning or our rock journal at www.metalmonthly.com/RockJournal.html ;). If your friends tell you - “nooooo waaaay - I hear lots of heavy rock guitars with distortion” - have them look on YouTube - search 'Vio7' and see it for themselves how it works live! And yes, our music is downloadable on iTunes and www.amazon.com Happy new 2009 to you and your loved ones - \,,/- Armand
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