After the ICAF opening performance An Fara on Wednesday 25 March, the foyer of
Theater Zuidplein transforms into a vibrant musical meeting place with a concert by Mo & Kush Band.
The band was founded by bandleader Mo Ahmed, who five years ago brought traditional Sudanese rhythms and desert songs to the Netherlands. With Mo & Kush Band, he blends these musical traditions with influences from reggae, Sufi music and Saharan sounds, combined with Western instruments such as drums, guitar, saxophone, trumpet and piano.
The result is a swirling mix of complex African percussion, captivating melodies and a powerful groove — music that energises, connects and makes it almost impossible to stay seated.
About Mo & Kush
Mo & Kush Band brings together musicians from many nationalities, including the Netherlands, Sudan, Mali, Spain and Tunisia. They combine songs and rhythms from African cultural traditions with Western instruments and styles such as jazz and blues, creating music that is both exciting and instantly recognisable — and above all, made for dancing.
The band takes its name from the ancient Kingdom of Kush (1100 BC – 550 AD), which once flourished in the region of present-day Sudan and southern Egypt. For centuries, this kingdom was a powerful civilisation in the region, known for its distinctive pyramids and the remarkable role women played in public life. Through its name, Mo & Kush Band honours this rich period in history and the spirit of diversity that characterised the kingdom. Peace, equality and love are the values the band seeks to express through its music.