Hi, we are Farfar, a Mediterranean Fusion band from Antwerp. Our songs pack both Spanish-flavored grooves and melodies inspired by Northern African music. Our adventurous and imaginative tunes intersperse the urge to dance with episodes of deep contemplation. Have a listen to the song 'El Mercedes Blanco' below!
WhaT ARE WE UP TO?
ALBUM RELEASE
After a busy summer playing in Antwerp, Brussels, Ghent & Mechelen, we are happy to present our debut album 'Calima' with two sold-out release concerts in AMOR (De Roma) on November 18 and 22.
RADIO
Previously released 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 .
The ALBUm
"Het fijne vijftal Farfar levert hier een album af waarop hoogwaardig en met uiterst fijngevoelige precisie wordt gemusiceerd."
"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"
ENOLA
"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."
CALIMA
Calima is a wind carrying Sahara sand, which most often affects the Canary Islands. This phenomenon makes for beautiful pictures, such as the one taken by Dani Miquel Allué, which we used for the cover of our album. Sometimes this wind carries the sand even further, into the European mainland. Calima is the metaphor for the musical influences obviously blown over the Mediterranean into our music.
Listen to the entire album below!
THE BAND
Siemen Van Gucht (Percussion)
Sam D'hondt (Fretless Bas)
Joachim Thys (Alto, Tenor Saxophone & Flute)
Toon Verdonck (Guitar)
Martijn Van den Broek (Keys & Percussion)
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BOOKINGS
Farfar is an independent self-managed band. Want to reach out or book us?
Contact us at: farfarband@gmail.com