Tag: instrument
Hamas, instrument of the Iranian mullahs’ hatred against Israel – L’Express
Palestine Square, in Tehran, Saturday October 7: a few dozen demonstrators rejoice at the Hamas attack on Israel, displaying their joy while on a building, a huge banner proclaims in…
Saxophonist Kika Sprangers mixes the sound of her instrument with 9 female voices
It is not self-evident for the jazz saxophonist to work with only women. In the jazz world you still encounter many more men than women, Kika experiences. “When I entered…
Utrecht harpist experiences nerve-wracking final moments in global search for the perfect instrument
A special service from Schiphol will deliver the harp. To make matters worse, this service has of course also been delayed. Delivery man Valentijn has shipped many special products (“animals,…
In Russia, Internet censored: “Putin sees in digital an instrument of control”
Banning of Facebook and Instagram, censorship of the Russian media, condemnations of citizens taking a stand against the war… The Russian digital space is today under the yoke of the…
China: the game of chess, an instrument of “soft power” in Beijing
It’s barely 10 a.m. on the campus of the prestigious Beida University in Beijing, and the gaming tables are already packed with student chess fans. Among them, several young women,…
Utrecht harpist euphoric after reunion with stolen instrument: ‘Relieved, happy and grateful’
Veenendaal – ‘Over the moon’ is the Utrecht harpist Tineke Steenbrink now that she is reunited with her stolen harp. It was taken by someone on Saturday night. Less than…
Faada Freddy: the body as the only instrument
Outstanding vocalist, Senegalese artist Faada Freddy is one of the pioneers of African hip hop with the Dakar group Daara J. At the same time, he released his first solo…
Laurens honors his instrument at Piano Day: ‘I call the piano my jealous mistress’
“I looked at the piano and then I saw not only the keys, but there was a cover underneath. I found that so exciting, I dove under it, pushed the…
The European Union does not need a new financial instrument
Finland and six other EU countries warn the Commission about the risks associated with loosening the rules related to state aid. BRUSSELS To the Vice-President responsible for trade policy of…
Love at first hearing: harpist duo in love with the same instrument
Both developed a passion for the harp at an early age. With Saskia it was immediately the only love: “Actually, I’ve had the harp with me all my life, that’s…