Folkroddels.be is the biggest and most visited Belgian folk-site, representing a thriving local folk scene which has many things to be proud about. One of them it definitely is Ethno Flanders, which has been playing an important role in the scene and its artists development during the past 11 years. Each year, the Ethno Flanders ensemble performs at world renowned Dranouter Festival, a stalwart event for trad/folk/world music in the Benelux.

Ethno Flanders was nominated for “Best Live Group 2011″ and you can support them by submitting your vote on the forum.

VOTE HERE

In case you need to be convinced, listen to the recording of the concert!

Ethno Flanders 2011 - Live at Dranouter by jminetwork

Ethno may be many things for many people but for a certain category of folk musicians it’s the magic summer camp where you learn other culture’s music  by playing it and where you teach your own traditional music to the other. All day and sometimes all night long… it’s a celebration of youth, understanding and sheer passion for music.

Here’s how the participants at Ethno Flanders and their musical mentor see and feel Ethno.

Thanks for the hospitality to Wim, Myriam and Leen, we’ll definitely come back one day!

If you’re already feeling blue you can also listen to the recording of their live performance at the Dranouter Festival:

The registrations for Flanders Ethno 2011 are open. If you want to spend a quality musical week on the Belgian seaside in August between 1 and 8 and then play at Dranouter Festival among others - look no further! All you need to do is to register on the official website where you can also check for fees and conditions.

Hurry up though, there’s only 60 places and the demand is high!

Facebook event

http://www.mo.be/artikel/internationaal-folktalent-overspoelt-belgische-kust

The 11th edition of ETHNO FLANDERS will take place in Oostende, Belgium between the 2nd and the 9th of August.

Ethno Flanders is the meeting place for young folk musicians from all over the world. In previous editions we had participants from Bulgaria, Basque Country, China, Cuba, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, England, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Lebanon, The Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Russia, Scotland, Senegal, Slovenia, Sweden, Uganda and Tunisia!

www.flandersethno.be