Griot
One thing that always fascinates me are intact family lineages, especially when relations are well maintained. Throughout my life, growing up in the Netherlands and Germany I have hardly had… Read more Griot →
African harp (Kora)
The first time I heard the Kora was in Manchester in 2009. Somewhere in the city center Jali Nyonkoling Kuyateh (video below) was busking with his Kora. I bought his… Read more African harp (Kora) →
Baobab – Tree of Life
Thanks to my love for West Africa I have been drawing Baobab trees over the last days. I am enchanted by these ancient giants! Kora music has been played for… Read more Baobab – Tree of Life →
How does a drawing come into being?
How do your drawings come into being? What inspires you? When I sat down to make this drawing above I had no plan, no idea what I was going to… Read more How does a drawing come into being? →
Toumani and Sidiki Diabate in Utrecht
A gift Absolutely brilliant day! Together with my friend Marly Phillips we went to a concert of Toumani and Sidiki Diabate at Rasa (venue) in Utrecht. His music has inspired… Read more Toumani and Sidiki Diabate in Utrecht →
Anticipation
Over the last 2 weeks I have been taking a break and working on a little booklet which will be published in December 2015, if all goes to plan. It’s… Read more Anticipation →
