We already knew that Zappa is the coolest bigband of the Galaxy. And there is no doubt that Shanti! Shanti! can sing like no other childrens’ choir on mother earth. Recently, we noticed that both groupes can do extraordinary things together… How? Check it out on :

http://vimeo.com/festivalklara/shanti
http://youtu.be/eg-oQKqrZoc

VoiXlà is preparing for the recordings of a demo in the SAE studio (institute of sound engineers) in Ixelles. They will record 3 songs that will make you want to dive into a smooth and unique universe of rhythm and melody. Soon available!

The entire MET-X team and all the musicians hope you are enjoying some great holidays and will have an excellent new year! It will be a pleasure to see you in 2012!

Yes, Brassafrik’s trip is being organised right now! On 29 February, the band will travel to Ghana for two weeks to work with the singer King Ayisoba and muscians of Windafrique. They will also collaborate with Africana, a percussion and dance school that has been founded by Babs Jobo, percussionist and ‘partner in crime’ of Stefaan Blancke for the compositions of Brassafrik. The result of the hard work will be a tour of the artists in 2013 (April –May- June). We will keep you posted!

Flamundo!4 is the new compilation of world music selected by specialists and published by Music Centre Flanders. MET-X is also represented with Brassafrik (‘Arriate’) and Marockin’ Brass ('Flyzone')

Last Saturday, the European Saxophone Ensemble performed its final concert out of a solid series of 10. The concert took place in La Tentation, Brussels, after having played in France, Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Servia. Check out some images via this link : http://www.tvbrussel.be/video/13/european-saxophone-ensemble-sluit-krach...

Tomorrow, The European Saxophone Ensemble will start its next tour ! Like the last 2 editions, the ensemble will travel to 10 European countries to perform a repertoire that is written by 5 European composers. On 3 December the final concert will take place in Brussel, in La Tentation at 15h. Don’t miss it ! Just send an email to ese@met-x.be to make a reservation.

More info via http://www.european-saxophone-ensemble.eu/

VelotroniX is a new MET-X production under the artistic direction of Jo Zanders, that will start to play in May 2012. The band uses different sound objects and percussion instruments to create a particular and utmost compelling universe. The rehearsals will start soon and the musicians are quivering to get active! To be continued…

Like every year, MET-X will be present at WOMEX, the World Music Exposition. This exposition takes place from the 26th until the 30th October and gathers world music professionals from all over the globe ! A perfect time to meet? Indeed ! Don’t hesitate to contact sara@met-x.be.