ORBIT out now!
Orbit is the title track of farfar's second album, which perfectly represents their musical evolution. New sounds and instruments are introduced, while staying true to their authentic mix of Jazz and Mediterranean Sounds. Orbit is a prime example of farfar's narrative power: a spacey intro and groovy themes build to a powerful finale.
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Past accomplishments
CALIMA
In 2022 we recorded and released our debut album 'Calima' with two sold-out release concerts in AMOR (De Roma) on November 18 and 22.
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RADIO
Singles from 'Calima' have already been played on Belgian Radio Klara. Toon -farfar's guitarist and composer- was interviewed by Valencian Radio à Punt about our first single 'Els Tarongers de Miramar'. Michael Robberechts also invited us for an interview on the Radio 1 show 'Time Out' to talk about our debut album .
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best ALBUM AWARD BWMN
A jury consisting of Michaël Robberechts (Radio 1), Irene Rossi (Ancienne Belgique), Michel Goedart (Radio Campus) en Morgane Mathieu (Festival d'Art Huy) nominated Calima together with three other albums. Ultimately, popular vote decided: Calima deserved the first ever BWMN-award for best album. On January 22 farfar was presented the award on the BWMN Music Night @ Ancienne Belgique.
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REVIEWS
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"Het fijne vijftal Farfar levert hier een album af waarop hoogwaardig en met uiterst fijngevoelige precisie wordt gemusiceerd."
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"Wat Farfar hier aflevert, is veel meer dan een visitekaartje. Het is een indrukwekkend werkstuk van vijf begeesterde en talentvolle muzikanten van de soort dat je er maar zelden eentje te horen krijgt"
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ENOLA
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"Farfar zet zich met deze eerste plaat Calima op de muzikale kaart. [...] Wat we vooral onthouden, is dat dit muziek is die likkebaardend uitkijkt naar podia aller lande om live gespeeld te worden."
LIVE
Farfar has performed throughout Belgium at Brosella, Leuven Jazz, De Centrale, Trix, a.o. They made the selection of Sound Track 2023 and even toured in China!
THE BAND
Siemen Van Gucht (Percussion)
Sam D'hondt (Fretless Bas)
Joachim Thys (Alto, Tenor Saxophone & Flute)
Toon Verdonck (Guitar, Spanish Lute, Bouzouki)
Jonas Paenen (Keys)
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BOOKINGS
Farfar is an independent self-managed band. Want to reach out or book us?
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Contact us at: farfarband@gmail.com