Kulturarena Jena | Bulgarian Cartrader & Ão

In the organizer's words:

Can Batman, Hulk or Mr. Hyde and Bulgarian Cartrader be mentioned in the same breath? With a wink, perhaps. At least one thing unites the four of them: the other self. Is he the typical Bulgarian or the German potato from Swabia? Gosh, he can be both - after all, he likes to play with this ambivalence.

Once born in Sofia, moved to Germany in 1990 at the age of 4 and now living in Berlin, Daniel Stoyanov has recently started touring with his stories immersed in fresh indie music and invites you on a journey to Soulgaria. "An evening in Soulgaria is filled with dancing, gentle mosh pits, peaceful get-togethers and lots of humor - and some guests can't help but shed a tear or two." reads the announcement. In the past, the artist has collaborated on several works by Seeed or Marsimoto and played in bands such as Malky, but fortunately he can now be admired as a solo artist. Bulgarian Cartrader has already won a few prizes, of course, and has also filled the odd venue. After his debut success "Motor Songs", the next album is due in 2025, but for now we can experience first-hand how sensual indie music, hip-hop, soul, jazz and nuances from the Balkan region flow together.

Influences from their own roots can also be expected from the second act of the double concert. A young and exciting foursome is about to be unleashed on the German stages of this world: The Belgian band Ão, consisting of front woman Brenda Corijn, guitarist Siebe Chau, percussionist Bert Peyffers and Jolan Decaestecker on keys and bass.

What makes the music so exciting is difficult to describe in words. The band's characteristic sound mixes components from Saudade, indie, electronica, global and folk, somehow creating a very gentle and warm-hearted atmosphere. If you don't know Saudade, it's that dreamy, yearning Portuguese sound, a delicate melancholy and, above all, a special breeding ground for art for centuries. The Saudade magic and the carrying voice of the lead singer, who has Mozambican-Portuguese roots, are combined in an unmistakable way with southern guitar music, electric percussion and warm ambient sounds. We look forward to captivating acoustic interludes and refined songs full of richness and emotion.

Price information:

Advance booking: € 10.00 Box Office: € 15.00