This post is dedicated to small and big steps to some small and big dreams
I started taking drum lessons 6 months ago and though I don’t practice enough I’m already able to play some of my most favorite funky beats, because my heart beats like that as well
Feeling incredibly greatful to my wonderful teacher @beentoopugh and my beloved @drumschoolrobin ! ❤️🥁
Thank you to @szuziflamingo for this video! 💖🎥
where I’m from? where am I? who am I? we’ll talk about it later but here is my fantasy outfit for the spiciest @beats_kebab_dj party
📸 @katay0un made these great portraits for me 💛🙏🏼
CONCERT ALERT /// which funky hat @olarudd 🎤 is going to wear — nobody knows! but she’s going to MAKE IT FUNKY this Wednesday 22/04 at @stonescafeleidseplein together with :
@ronchaofficial 🎹
@caspervankempen 🎸
@eljohendro 🎸
@giacomo_cami 🥁
and yooouuu! so come by and let’s jam and dance together!
21:00 - 01:00 - free entrance, cool drinks, positive vibes
🕺🏽🪩💖✨💫💃🏻🍸🎶
if you’re wondering what the heck is happening here, the answer is circle singing sessions 😀
it’s been a year since i started leading a project called freeform singing circle, where we continue Bobby McFerrin’s ideas about creating a safe space for singing and self-expression for anyone who wants to sing and improvise - and most of the participants are not musicians and some of them have never even sung before!
together we learn to listen, relax while singing, feel the rhythm and build connection
if you’d also like to feel more freedom to start singing and improvising, i’ll be hosting the next sessions on april 23 and 30
yesterday, we had a special edition at the atrium of Ramses Shaffy House with the dancer @lonneke_melis so we could celebrate not only the freedom of singing, but the freedom of dance as well!
long story short - it’s a lot of fun!
send me a message if you’re interested 🟡🎶🟡
SINGING AND DANCING WITH MY DREAM TEAM ALREADY THIS WEEK#! 🕺🪩💃🏻✨🪐🌞🎶
come to see me, @davidsaru11 , @agusfulka , @anioltorrents , @guy.t.salamon , @aviv.noamusic and and your happy self in the mirror this Thursday, 19/03 at @mezrab_
first act starts at 20:45
tickets at the door or via the link in bio
★ MEZRAB PRESENTS: LIVE FUNK SHOW – OLA RUD & HER COSMIC 5 ★
19 March – 20:45
Next week Mezrab brings a night of live funk, fusion jazz, soul and psychedelic grooves. Meet the musicians who will set the stage on fire! 🔥🎶
Ola Rud – vocals
Jazz and soul vocalist from Ukraine. Former radio host with an audience of 2+ million listeners and former ambassador of Leopolis Jazz Fest. Known for her distinctive, recognizable low timbre, Ola brings a powerful soulful presence and charismatic stage energy to every performance.
Agus Fulka – guitar
Award-winning guitarist and composer moving between flamenco, jazz and live electronics. Leader of the projects Aletheia and FEVER.
David Saruchanov – keys
Amsterdam-based pianist and composer (Conservatorium van Amsterdam) known for his rich harmonic language and expressive improvisation. He is also the founder of the jazz collective The Rabbits.
Aniol Torrents – bass
Catalan bassist and one of the most in-demand young bassists in Amsterdam’s music scene. Known for his versatile, groove-driven playing across jazz, indie, rock and electronic music. He is also a member of the pop band Melqui.
Guy Salamon – drums
Award-winning drummer and bandleader, known from the Guy Salamon Group and performances across Europe including North Sea Jazz Festival.
Special guest: Aviv Noam – saxophone
Saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist and composer based in Amsterdam. Leader of the award-winning Aviv Noam Quartet, performing at major venues and festivals and touring internationally around the world.
Programme
20:15 – Doors open
20:45 – Sruchi & Fulka’s Explorations (live space-electronic set)
22:00 – Ola Rud & Her Cosmic 5 (live funk show)
23:15 – DJ RadiOla – disco from around the world
(rare 70s, boogie, afrobeat, salsa, cumbia)
Tickets
Regular – €12.50
Student – €8
Online & at the door
19/03/26 ⭐️ FUNKY MEZRAB : OLA RUD AND HER COSMIC 5
Mezrab is expanding its horizons and launching into funky orbit! 💫
On March 19, LIVE music by Ola Rud (@olarudd ) and her Cosmic 5 will deliver grooves that unite different times and spaces!
Make sure to bring your funkiest outfit to celebrate life and music - and let your energy shine even brighter! ✨🚀
Programme :
20:15 – doors open
20:45 – Sruchi & Fulka’s explorations (live space electronic set)
22:00 – Ola Rud and her Cosmic 5 (live funk, fusion jazz, soul, psychedelic rock)
23:15 – DJ RadiOla (disco from around the world - rare 70’s, boogie, afrobeat, salsa, cumbia)
Tickets:
Regular : 12,50 EUR
Student : 8 EUR
(At the door and online)
ABOUT OLA RUD AND COSMIC 5 🪐
Line-up:
Ola Rud – vocals, percussion @olarudd
David Saruchanov aka Sruchi – keyboard, synths @davidsaru11
Agus Fulka - guitar @agusfulka
Aniol Torrents – bass @anioltorrents
Guy Tristan Salamon – drums @guy.t.salamon
Special guest - Aviv Noam - saxophone 🎷 @aviv.noamusic
Ola Rud and her Cosmic 5 is an international Amsterdam-based funk band founded by Ukrainian soul and jazz vocalist Ola Rud. Each member of the band comes from a jazz background while creating original music in genres ranging from techno to fusion, adding a fresh and unique twist to the sound of 70s old-school grooves
Poster by @olarudd
Central photo - @pacificdara 📸
