Sophie Nakou is a talented vocalist, composer, and vocal coach with a rich and diverse musical background. After initially exploring pop and jazz, her passion shifted towards Latin American music during her studies in Barcelona. She further honed her skills at Codarts, diving deep into the Afro-Cuban and Brazilian musical traditions, enriching her repertoire with influences from bolero, son Cubano, Nueva trova, and timba. Sophie has a unique vocal style, full of emotional depth and vulnerability, which has captivated audiences at prestigious events like the North Sea Jazz Festival, Music Meeting
circus artist. Lucas has worked with theatre companies, gymnastics teams and circus companies in various settings including street shows, cabarets, theatres and circus tents. In 2019, he started his studies
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of Arts & Wellbeing at art college Codarts Rotterdam. As a core team member of the Medical Delta Program ‘Health promotion with arts and culture’, she connects practice with science. "It really isn’t
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Tarek Rammo, Viivi Roiha, Liza Van Braekel, Michael Zandl Facility Team Codarts Circus Arts Hans Bakker, Alicia de Boer, Frans Conrads, Petra van Egmond, Aart Muizer, Peter Vogel Members of the international
LantarenVenster and the New Rotterdam Jazz Orchestra are joining forces. Over the next four years, the Netherlands’ most adventurous orchestra will be in residence at LantarenVenster, presenting projects developed within our walls. Expect live music that will blow you away, surprise you, and transport you to another world. Click here for tickets & programme info Rebel Rebel! The future of Rotterdam's jazz scene is happening here and now. In this unique concert, the New Rotterdam Jazz Orchestra joins forces with the next generation of artists from Codarts. Three finalists of the Erasmus Jazz Prize
Award-winning drummer and versatile bandleader The South Korean drummer is no stranger to the jazz world. She has won prestigious awards, including the Edison Award in the National category for her album ‘A Self-Strewn Portrait’ and the SENA Dutch Jazz Competition. Her ensemble, the Sun-Mi Hong Quintet, explores the rich tradition of post-bop jazz while collaborating with international talents she has met in the Netherlands. Additionally, Sun-Mi has shared the stage with renowned jazz musicians such as Benjamin Herman, Yuri Honing, and Tineke Postma. Inspiring addition to the jazz department
