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21AM – Rumba & Afrobeats Edition
For one evening, the Brussels-based collective 21AM is transforming the Vaux Hall into a dance floor dedicated to Congolese rumba and Afrobeats.
As part of Vaux Hall Summer, 21 AM invites you to a vibrant night dedicated to Congolese rumba and Afrobeats. With DJ sets from Cuuurtis, Pemba, Mambele and Nayth, let yourself be swept away by a sunny, festive atmosphere. Youri & The Band will perform Congolese rumba live, taking you on a musical journey between tradition and modernity until the end of the night.
Program
Cuuurtis (DJ set)
Youri & The Band – Congolese Rumba live
Pemba (DJ set)
Mambele (DJ set)
Youri & The Band – Congolese Rumba live
Nayth (DJ set)
Artists

Pemba
Pemba is a Brussels-based DJ of Congolese origin whose sets are deeply rooted in Afrohouse, though she is not limited to this style. She began DJing in Central America, where she headlined one of the stages at the Tribal Gathering Festival (Panama). Pemba has a unique energy and a clear intention: to transform the dance floor into a safe and welcoming space where every beat invites you to release your emotions, reconnect with yourself and the present moment.

Nayth
“Nayth”, also known as “Nayth Shit Na Shit”, is a producer and DJ of Congolese origin, based in Brussels. His versatility in his productions is his strength… An Afro-pop and R&B musical style that blends softness with a lively, upbeat vibe.

Cuuurtis
Cuuurtis is a Brussels-based DJ with a passion for urban and Afro-diasporic music. In his sets, he blends the sounds of hip-hop, R&B, Afro, Amapiano and Baile Funk, creating a unique energy that captivates his audience.

Mambele
Hailing from Brussels and of Congolese descent, DJ and producer Mambele is a true reflection of his hometown. Eclectic and energetic, his world is imbued with positive vibes, and he transcends the boundaries between musical genres in his productions and DJ sets.

Youri Botterman is a multi-instrumentalist artist and composer based in Brussels who divides his time between performing and music production. Originally from the Great Lakes region, he moves between Africa, Europe and the Indian Ocean, where he has forged his musical identity. Blending urban and tropical sounds, his music has its roots in Afrobeat, Reggae, Soul Funk and Congolese Rumba. He will be accompanied by Brice Ndjana, a Cameroonian bassist influenced by Afro-jazz sounds and polyrhythms, as well as Josaphat Hounnou ‘Orisha’, a Beninese drummer whose jazz fusion style is steeped in African traditions. Thanks to their infectious energy and spontaneity, Youri and his band deliver festive and unifying performances.
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