Martin Fondse & Femi Dawkins + Woodcraft

Martin Fondse presents a brand-new program in collaboration with the charismatic vocalist and performer Femi Dawkins. In this special production, he weaves together jazz, spoken word, and classical influences, with a powerful role for an ensemble of Dutch string players. The result is an adventurous and immersive musical experience in which rhythmic layering and orchestral beauty converge. Fondse’s distinctive compositional style and Dawkins’ expressive voice merge into a unique sound that transcends boundaries and tells contemporary stories.

Lineup
Martin Fondse – piano
Femi Dawkins – vocals
Noah Hassler-Forest – violin
Reinout de Vey Mestdagh – cello
Joshua Herwig – cello
Ischa Kooistra – cello
Wouter Torringa – violin

Setlist

• Lapland (N. Hassler-Forest, lyrics: F. Dawkins)
• Your Favorite Music Station (M. Fondse, lyrics: F. Dawkins)
• Before the Notes (Breath of Sun) (M. Fondse, lyrics: F. Dawkins)
• Royal Buffoon (M. Fondse, lyrics: F. Dawkins)
• Where Are Our Loved Ones (M. Fondse)
• Wonky Frog / Dark Matter (Woodcraft / M. Fondse, lyrics: F. Dawkins)
• Wild Card Lullaby (M. Fondse, lyrics: F. Dawkins)