Moving House Forward is an integral part of DESCENDANTS that explores different avenues to cultivate community and give alternative platforms to artists such as panels and music production workshops. We’re honored to be present our 3rd annual Afro House Panel/Mixer for Amsterdam Dance Event.
The day will be filled with music programming & panel talks with some of the best Afro-Electronic artists & professionals in the industry. Limited Free RSVP’s available.
We encourage all industry guests, aspiring producers, creatives & fans to come for a unique community building experience.
Mixer & Music
06;00pm - 06;30pm
Narada [Amsterdam] will kick off the evening with DJ sets prior to the start of our panels.
The Blueprint of a Sustainable Artist
06;30pm - 07;30pm
Ownership is one of the most important conversations in today’s music industry — but few creatives truly understand what it looks like behind the scenes. This panel goes beyond the buzzwords to unpack the real mechanics of sustainability: intellectual property , negotiation, masters and publishing, merchandise, touring, and business systems. This session offers a practical
roadmap for how artists can protect their well-being while navigating the modern music landscape. How can artists of today better project themselves for a long, sustainable future?
Speakers:
Zakes Bantwini
[Owner of Mayonie Agency, Artist/Singer/Songwriter/Music Producer & Executive]
Jackie Queens
[Founder of Bae Electronica]
Phil Darimont
[Artist Manager & Creative Director of Thakzin]
Kususa
[DJ/Producer]
Moderated by:
Meedy
[Founder of DESCENDANTS Records]
Bridges of Music
07;30pm - 08;00pm
A conversation with Valentino Barrioseta, Founder and CEO of Bridges For Music, a non-profit based in Langa, South Africa, dedicated to empowering young talent from under-served communities to become creative change-makers through their schools, providing safe spaces and holistic learning programs to enhance the creative potential of young people. We will discuss the project’s history and future, as well as the importance of community building, collective empowerment, and shaping a better future.
Moderated by Meedy
Designing Your Musical Identity with Mpho.WAV
[Presented by;]
08;05pm - 08;45pm
Mpho.Wav is a rising Afro House producer from Orange Farm, Johannesburg. With hit records like ‘Teka’, ‘Underground’, ‘In The Den’ & much more. As a child of the church, his musical foundation was set in spirit with the drums and piano where his gifts were molded. In this talk, we dive deep into his process, how he utilizes his voice to create chants and unique drums, and his collaborations with artists like Sun-El Musician, Thakzin, Simmy & more.
Moderated by Thakzin & Meedy
Walk In
19;30pm - 20;00pm
House Meets Kuduro
20;00pm - 21;00pm
Dance Workshop by Ken, Kim & Willy Noir
An uplifting dance workshop led by Ken [Kuduro, New York], Kim Tawjoeram [House, Amsterdam] & Willy Noir [Kuduro, Amsterdam], connecting African rhythms and house dance traditions through movement and exchange.
Revitalizing Dance in Club Culture
21;15pm - 22;30pm
Paneltalk with Boddhi Satva, Thakzin, Kim Tawjoeram, Willy Noir
A deep dive into how Afro House and rhythms inform dance and movement, how music created by Afro House producers are directly connected with dance, movement and history. We explore how music made with intention can revitalize the dance floor as a space of freedom, connection and expression.
Moderated by Kenken & Meedy
