Work in progess…
Photographer Nurullah ‘Thori’ Akcan joined us during our sessions at the AZC this week, where he skillfully captured the hard work and creativity of individuals like Guy-El, Ramona, and others. Thori’s photos beautifully showcase the dedication and passion these participants put into their artistic endeavors, highlighting the vibrant creative energy that filled the room. Check […]
read moreDe Gelderlander Interview!
Read the interview we did with the Dutch newspaper De Gelderlander about our new album De Niemanders II and all the other projects that we are working on! (Only in Dutch)
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In 2019 and 2020, songwriters/musicians Rocco Ostermann and Wout Kemkens embarked on a journey as embedded musicians, searching for unique stories and musicians within prisons. This resulted in a successful album, a podcast series, videos, a series of columns, and live performances in clubs and prisons. In 2023, we’re hitting the road again. For De […]
read moreJUST IN: Guy-El Mabiala released his first song ever!
Guy-El Mabiala, a fantastic human, musician and songwriter – who De Niemanders jammed, laughed and recorded with – just released his first song ever! He wrote and recorded this while he was living in asylum centers, there’s a full album coming named ‘Kimuntu.’ Unfortunately we can’t celebrate with him, because he has been expelled out […]
read moreFamilies in Leeuwarden Camp Demand Expedited Asylum Procedures
By Mohamad Eid A group of families among the asylum seekers residing in LEEUWARDEN Camp in northern Netherlands have urged the local authorities to assist in expediting their asylum procedures, which have exceeded more than a year, as they continue to wait for the IND (Immigration and Naturalization Service) to schedule their second interview. They […]
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