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From Dutch
Soil and Beyond.
“Uncovering today’s music, inspired by the past
and aimed at the future”
Editorials
Write Downs & Read Ups
OSHI x Steppin' Present: ILLNOLEDGE
A portrait of Illnoledge, exploring the sound, process and inspirations behind the music.
steppinintotomorrow
2 hours ago1 min read
Thierry Ganz – 'Wonder' (Live from Hidden Gem)
Thierry Ganz is a Surinamese-Dutch producer, DJ, and singer-songwriter known for his genre-blending sound and high-energy performances. Starting out in breakdance with Turbo Squad, he shifted his focus to house music as a teenager, gaining early recognition with international airplay and support from artists like Avicii. After moving to the Netherlands in 2014, Thierry discovered his voice as a singer and evolved into a versatile artist moving between house, R&B, jazz, and in
steppinintotomorrow
Feb 271 min read
Damaris – 'Ease' (Live from Hidden Gem)
Damaris, a theatrical vocalist who performs written or instant poetry. With elements of freestyle, soul music and acting, Damaris combines different disciplines and makes her own definition of what improvisation is. She will let the words float and chase each other and you will follow the journey of her thoughts flying away and bouncing back to create a story.
steppinintotomorrow
Feb 181 min read
Steppin' Events
Steppin' into the Screen: 'Black Brazilian Soul'
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 18:30 doors open 19:00 film starts Melkweg, Amsterdam TICKETS HERE Next up we will be screening 'Black Brazilian Soul' by director Flavio Frederico from 2026. This documentary, originally titled “ Alma Negra, Do Quilombo Ao Baile ”, is an ample immersion in the Afro-Brazilian universe through Soul music, from the emergence of the genre in the late 1960s and its popularity in the music industry, to its peak with the famous black balls in Rio de Janei
Steppin' w/ Kay Tee, Lucas Benjamin, & mo w/rights
Sunday, March 15th, 2026 19:00 - 00:00 Doka, Amsterdam Tickets HERE Steppin’ is back at Doka, and this year we’ve added Sunday evenings to the program! For this edition, the collective kept it close to home, with Kay Tee, Lucas Benjamin, and mo w/rights on the decks. Recently, the Amsterdam-based music platform & community celebrated their 5th anniversary. Although the three Steppin’ head-honchos have been organizing dozens of events, they have never played together for an en
Mixed Feelings
A mix series for tomorrows days.
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