Steppin' x Amarte live studio sessions return in November
- steppinintotomorrow
- Oct 27
- 4 min read
We're gearing up for the 2nd season of this year's studio performances at Studio Hidden Gem and you can be there to witness them up close. See all the sessions below and we're looking forward to seeing you there!
Monday, November 3rd - Westheaven
19:30 - 21:00
Westheaven takes you on a journey from R&B to modern jazz and back again, on a journey filled with rich chords and intricate rhythms that groove effortlessly. With positivity at their core, the band creates uplifting atmospheres where connection comes first. Drawing inspiration from artists like Loyle Carner, Robert Glasper, and Yussef Dayes, these music lovers bring you a fresh and distinctive sound.
Tuesday, November 4th - SLOJAY
19:30 - 21:00
SLOJAY is an Utrecht-based artist whose music fuses indie soul, hip-hop, impressionism, and cool jazz. Growing up in the boring suburbs, he built his own reality through music, using his raw, airy voice and warm yet tense piano playing to craft melancholic, soothing atmospheres. Layered over gritty, swinging hip-hop grooves, SLOJAY’s sound carries a message of empowerment, reminding listeners that the power of creation lies in everyone’s hands.
Wednesday, November 5th - FONQUE NOUVEAU
19:30 - 21:00
FONQUE NOUVEAU, the brainchild of the Colombian-Dutch guitarist Ronny deCarlo, is about a fresh & soulful sound, combining the adventure of jazz with the bombastic beat of Hip-Hop, blending raw liveband energy with a futuristic and cinematic sound. FONQUE stands for roots in Funk, Jazz & Soul music, NOUVEAU for a Next Gen sound with influences from contemporary styles and modern production techniques.
Thursday, November 6th - Raven Kangee
19:30 - 21:00
Raven Kangee is a boundary-pushing artist translating life into rap, paintings and creative visions. His music is rooted in hip hop, collaging organic soul and jazz with sample-driven beats, layering in sparks of modern sound while honoring the culture’s foundations. Expression is his way of life; every lyric, idea, and brushstroke carry memory, emotion, and urgency. Kangee creates for the outsiders and visionaries, blending softness with strength, and proving that creativity is both sacred and revolutionary.
Friday, November 7th - Thierry Ganz
19:30 - 21:00
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 indie. His collaborations span names like Jarreau Vandal and Leyo, with recent house releases on Germany’s Cecille Records reaching global charts and clubs. Performing at venues such as Melkweg, Paradiso, and festivals like Kwaku, Thierry continues to push boundaries as a dynamic and innovative force in today’s music scene.
Saturday, November 8th - Damaris
19:30 - 21:00
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.
Like a freestyler, she follows the stream of her mind.
Like a poet, her words lead her to genuine concepts.
Like an actress, she is completely immersed in the present moment
Like a vocalist, her voice explores the depth of her emotions.
Sunday, November 9th - Shaynah
19:30 - 21:00
Shaynah is a soulful neo-R&B artist from the Netherlands, inspired early on by her musician parents. She has performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival, supported Sabrina Starke, and collaborated with artists such as HAYP (Ladies of Soul), Anan den Boer (Alain Clark), and Nosa Apolo (Craig David). Her award-winning career includes the EPs DARE and Chapter 22 (PUZZLED, WASTED & NAKED), with singles like “Let That Go” surpassing a million streams on Spotify. Alongside her solo work, Shaynah produces for other artists, composes for theater, and continues to release new music that blends raw emotion with soulful grooves.
Tuesday, November 11th - FENNE
19:30 - 21:00
FENNE is a soul/jazz artist from Utrecht that transcends the boundaries of just one genre by combining modern neo-soul with jazz influences. “To make every stage feel like a living room”, is her goal. Her first album, Hope, did very well and multiple songs were put in Spotify playlists like “Morning Tea” and “Jazz X-press”. With her EP, Beyond The Wall, FENNE toured with her band and backing vocalists at Popronde (9 shows), and played the songs during FENNE’s episode of NTR’s “New Generation”. Her second album, Angel With A Darkness, was performed in different venues such as Club 9, Tivoli (sold out), Splendor, Amsterdam (sold out), De Doelen, Rotterdam and Haarlem Jazz Festival.
Thursday, November 13th - Kay Slice
19:30 - 21:00
Kay Slice is a Ghanaian-rooted, Rotterdam-based artist who fuses West African rhythms, afrobeats, highlife, jazzy grooves, and poetic hip hop into an electrifying sound he calls “diaspora highlife.” A skilled storyteller, rapper, and multi-instrumentalist, he brings the balafon and saxophone into his performances, which have lit up stages from North Sea Jazz to Noorderslag, Accra to Jakarta. Winner of the Audience Prize at the Dutch Jazz Awards and named Best Live Act 2024, Kay’s music reflects his mission to connect Africa and the diaspora, weaving his personal journey into a vibrant, soul-liberating experience.
Watch the previous live sessions on our YouTube channel:
