Sirocco

4+ (group) performers

Indoor and outdoor

Band

1,5 hour

6x4 meter

ES, NL, EN

Sirocco is een energieke band uit Rotterdam die een onweerstaanbare mix brengt van afrobeat, funk, jazz fusion en latin. Met een sound vol ritme, blazers en groove speelt Sirocco voornamelijk eigen repertoire: originele composities die zijn gemaakt om het publiek in beweging te krijgen. Af en toe voegen we een cover toe van één van onze afrobeat-helden, altijd met een eigen twist en volop ruimte voor spontaniteit en improvisatie.

With their exciting blend of afrobeat, funk, jazz fusion and hip-hop, Sirocco breaks down barriers and invites listeners to join in and become one with the infectious grooves. With a 10-piece lineup featuring four horns, a five-man rhythm section and MC, the ensemble combines danceable energetic rhythms to engage the body with the emotional depth of the jazz paradigm to captivate the ear. Led by composer Ko Kunst and tenor saxophonist Max van Houtum, the ensemble self-released their debut album in November 2023 - the compositions on this record are inspired by afrobeat and funk grooves, afro-Cuban music and dub aesthetics. In 2024, Sirocco played at festivals such as North Sea Jazz & Noorderzon - on top of this, the ensemble was nominated for the Erasmus Jazz Prize and participated in the Popronde - in 2025, after a festival season with performances at Oerol & North Sea Round Town, among others, Sirocco retired to record a second album to be released in the summer of 2026.

At a Sirocco show, the focus is on the live experience: an energetic set full of tight rhythms, fiery horns, surprising twists and contagious interaction with the audience. The act switches smoothly between danceable themes, banging solos and moments of musical layering, making each performance feel different yet instantly convincing. This makes Sirocco a strong choice for festivals, clubs, and private events where live experience, dynamics, and a full, grooving sound make all the difference.

The band consists of drums, bass guitar, percussion, electric guitar, keys, baritone sax, tenor sax, trombone, trumpet, and a hype man. For clients with a smaller budget, we also offer a compact lineup of 7 musicians, dropping percussion, baritone sax and trombone.
Price variations:
- 10 man line-up: €2,997 excluding travel and technique costs.
- 7-man line-up: €2,098.25 excluding travel and technical expenses.

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