Black Flower

In the course of a decade, Black Flower, led by saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Nathan Daems, has released five full-length albums and two EPs. With this quintet, Nathan Daems has developed new systems to combine Ethiopian, Arabic and western scales, chords & harmonies.

Inspired by how Balkan music invented intelligent bass lines and effective chord progressions on top of Turkish melodies, he created ways to connect Ethiopian with both Western and Arabic music theory. But the mind alone doesn’t do the trick, there has to be a body/some earth involved in the execution of the art as well. The band collaborated with The Gaslamp Killer and has been featured on various international compilations. Their tours have taken them across continents, while also securing spots at a diverse range of showcase festivals. The international press has embraced Black Flower's distinctive and eclectic blend, often describing their live performances as synergistic, groovy, suspenseful, bewitching, and hypnotic. Their latest album Magma has received rave reviews from both specialized and mainstream media, in Belgium and abroad.

Musicians:

  • Nathan Daems (saxophones, kaval, washint)
  • Jon Birdsong (cornet, conch shells)
  • Karel Cuelenaere (keyboards)
  • Filip Vandebril (electric bass)
  • Simon Segers (drums)

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