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MEET Vanessa
Describe what you do in one paragraph
Vanessa is a musical collective formed around producer Arne Nuyts, drummer Louis Vandommele and dj Brecht Nijssen. A three-headed band influenced by funk, electronica, hiphop, house, afrobeat and general beatmaking. A dancefloor equivalent of a jazz combo.
What are you planning to do during your take-over?
We’ll be kicking off with Vanessa performing a slightly remixed version of their usual live set, customized to fit the tiny space that is Radio Ruit. Second in line is Soft Focus, who’s doing a live improvisation by taking elements, loops and sounds from his recently released debut album. Following that, Vanessa’s in-house producer Elmo Huu is premiering an experimental yet funky live set formed around all kinds of percussive loops and other oddball sounds. Berthold, dj and one-third of Vanessa, will be playing some records to round off the day in a laid-back fashion.
Who's your guest?
Soft-Focus, also known as TITLE, is a severely underrated producer that is genuinely praised by the likes of Gilles Peterson, The Gaslamp Killer and Lefto. This multi-instrumentalist just released his debut album ‘Flowers’ on DTM Funk’s San-Kofa Rhythms Records, which contains a collection of tracks that are shaped over the years and started from improvisation with different loops. Soft Focus is a project that represents his unspecific and spontaneous approach to music production, derived from any expectations or stress.
What's the full line-up?
Vanessa: 14:00-15:00 (live)
Soft Focus: 15:00-16:00 (live improv)
Elmo Huu: 16:00-17:00 (live improv)
Berthold: 17:00-18:00 (dj-set)
How will you provide the visual or creative aspect?
Ada Güvenir, a wonderfully talented illustrator and Vanessa’s rehearsal space roomie, will be directing the scenography by transforming the Radio Ruit studio into her own, hand-drawn world. (@adaguvenir on instagram)
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About Radio Ruit
Radio Ruit is a community radio station in Ghent, currently residing at the 019 art space. Since 2020, Radio Ruit has been inviting creatives, collectives, musicians and dj’s to take over the radio waves and show you their universe. Run by volunteers and live every Friday, from 4pm to 10pm.