Aja Monet (live performance) ^{live performance}

Expect a show that scratches and soothes, that opens and summons. Together with her full American band, she brings poetry that sings, trembles, and fights somewhere between memory and revolution, between prayer and protest. After the concert, we’ll pull up chairs for an in-depth talk 'Behind The Rhyme' about the power of language, music, and community. Together with:

Poetry International – for decades a platform that elevates poetry across borders. Based in Rotterdam, this organization makes the power of poetry accessible and tangible worldwide, with a sharp focus on urgent voices and international connection.

Mensen Zeggen Dingen – the collective shaking up spoken word and performance poetry. With razor-sharp texts, raw performances, and a fresh perspective, they bring stories to the stage that go straight to the heart.

The Writer’s Guide (to the Galaxy) – a home for young writers, book nerds, and intersectional feminists. A place where written (and sometimes spoken) word is given the space to grow, challenge, and connect.

Together with Aja Monet, we'll discuss how poetry and music move through communities, how they build bridges between people, and why these art forms still have something to say, something that must be heard.