Program
Friday, 23.05.2025
Join us for an electrifying Hip-Hop Cypher to kick off the Straßenmusiktage in Kurfürstenanlagen, Heidelberg! In collaboration with Verein gegen Müdigkeit and Beats & Bars Heidelberg, we bring together talented MCs, beatboxers, and freestyle artists for a dynamic open mic session. Expect raw energy, powerful rhymes, and a celebration of Hip-Hop culture in the heart of the city. Whether you want to jump in or just vibe with the beats—don’t miss this unique street music experience!
Blue Ming – where futuristic innovation and organic spontaneity fuse into sonic alchemy. This trio, consisting of Mira (vocals & loop station), Joannis (keys & synthesizers), and Amit (beat spaceship), creates music as an ephemeral live phenomenon: Every performance is a dialogue between human intuition and synthetic textures, where composition and performance merge into one. Mira weaves vocal layers with spontaneous outbursts of singing, Joannis blends jazzy vintage warmth with glitchy quantum leaps, while Amit doesn’t just play drums – he navigates a UFO of beats and bangs through ever-shifting rhythmic galaxies, where machine-like precision meets wandering percussion layers.
Their concerts are creative base-jumping exercises without a safety net: A glance transforms jazz piano into funky synth excesses, a single gesture shatters beats into granular meteor showers. Chaos theory aesthetics are part of the program – here, music emerges from the collision between analog randomness and digital precision. Charged with pure energy, the audience becomes part of a participatory ritual, where genre boundaries between trance, trip-hop, jazz, and downtempo evaporate in real time. Blue Ming proves: Live music is not a consumer good – it’s a spaceship that can only take off in the collective now.
Saturday, 24.05.2025
The International Parade for Peace is a vibrant, multicultural procession held as part of the Heidelberg Straßenmusiktage. Local organizations and initiatives come together to promote unity, solidarity, and peace through music, dance, and artistic expression. Join us as we celebrate diversity and send a powerful message of harmony across the streets of Heidelberg!
The Sugarino Big Band is a dynamic jazz ensemble based in Monza, Italy, comprising approximately 20 young musicians, primarily alumni and students from the B. Zucchi High School and various conservatories in northern Italy. Founded in October 2020 during the pandemic lockdowns, the group began by releasing a rendition of "Let It Snow" on YouTube. Their passion for jazz led to the formation of the cultural association Sugarino Project in late 2022, aiming to promote jazz among youth and the broader community. The band has since organized workshops, jam sessions, and concerts, collaborating with renowned Italian jazz artists like double bassist Attilio Zanchi and saxophonist Tino Tracanna. Their repertoire spans classic big band arrangements from legends such as Duke Ellington and Count Basie, reflecting their dedication to both preserving and innovating within the jazz tradition.
Los Justicieros is a collective of artists and musicians from diverse nationalities and musical backgrounds. A large part of our activity takes place in the streets and corners of the city. Although, getting on stage is a catharsis where we leave our souls in every performance. Currently, the band is based in Madrid
The Østrik Quartet is a jazz ensemble from Milan, consisting of four talented musicians: trombonist Simone Capitaneo, pianist Raffaele Garramone, bassist Christian Scaffidi, and drummer Giovanni Pagliara. The quartet was formed by musicians who met while studying at the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Milan. Their repertoire includes unique interpretations of jazz standards, with a particular focus on tributes to legendary trombonists such as J.J. Johnson. They have performed at renowned venues like the Cuccagna Jazz Club and collaborated with guest artists, including trombonist Andrea Andreoli, enriching their performances with dynamic and expressive arrangements.
Giungla Sound is an Italian DJ collective founded in 2021, aiming to introduce a fresh party concept to Italy's northern Adriatic provinces. Comprising five local DJs who bonded over shared musical tastes, they craft unique experiences distinct from typical Italian nightlife. Their influences span baile funk, UK funk, global bass, fast dembow, and breakbeat—genres seldom explored outside major Italian cities. Having organized over 100 events, they expanded in 2023 with Festival Enrocada, hosting national and international artists in Longiano's medieval fortress. This initiative fostered artistic connections from France to Colombia, leading to a performance at Paris's Caribbean Flow Fest in 2024.
Sunday, 25.05.2025
When passion for music and drums unite, projects like BeatBang emerge—born from dedication and hard work.
Founded by Marcos and Diego, BeatBang blends Latin rhythms like rumba, conga, and cha-cha-chá with the power of electronic music. Marcos handles percussion, vocals, and production, while Diego drives the rhythm on drums.
Rehearsing since early 2023, they built a full repertoire in just six months. The “Beat” fuels them, while the “Bang” ignites their explosive energy.
BeatBang reflects their passion for music and constant pursuit of growth as musicians.
Sarra Douik is a Tunisian vocalist and oud player renowned for her ability to blend traditional Tunisian and Arab music with diverse musical genres. Born into a musical family, she studied under masters like Bechir Gharbi, Zouhaier Belheni, and Alia Sellami, fostering a deep connection to her musical roots. Sarra has showcased her talents internationally across North Africa, Europe, and the USA, participating in artistic residencies such as OneBeat and Medinea. In 2019, she collaborated with Juliano Abramovay and Andrea Hoyos to release her composition "Netfakker." Currently, she is pursuing jazz singing studies at the Conservatory of Vicenza in Italy, continually seeking authentic self-expression through music.
Gambia OneFamily Band Heidelberg is a musical group based in Heidelberg, Germany, specializing in African rhythms, vocals, drumming, guitar, and dance. They have performed at various events, including a concert in Weinheim on September 30, 2023. Their performances offer audiences an immersive experience of African musical traditions.
Logans Close is a Scottish rock band known for their energetic blend of retro rock ‘n’ roll and modern indie influences. Hailing from Dunbar, the band draws inspiration from 1960s rhythm and blues, reminiscent of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Their lively performances and vintage sound have earned them a loyal following, leading to tours across the UK and Europe. With catchy melodies, jangly guitars, and dynamic stage presence, Logans Close continues to bring a fresh take on classic rock, making a name for themselves in the contemporary music scene.
Malaka Hostel is back with their new album "Gogo Vago." The band sings in Spanish, German, Czech, or English and combines folkloric sounds from the Balkans or the Andes with grooving beats. Malaka Hostel has already performed at renowned festivals such as the Fusion Festival and the Jazz Festival Saalfelden and their songs seamlessly translate between Balkan beats, offbeat ballads, power polka, as well as oriental and Latin American grooves. Their discography so far includes "Coyotes Del Amor" (2015) and "Dizko Fatale" (2019).
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