VOI - Voice of Indonesia | RRI - Radio Republik Indonesia

The pamflet of the concert in Jakarta. (Photo : Erasmus Huis) - 

VOInews, Jakarta : The Netherlands’ National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NJJO) and Maite Hontelé present a global fusion of jazz and Latin music as they tour in Indonesia this month. Organized by the Netherlands’ cultural center Erasmus Huis, Maite Hontelé’s NJJO Goes Mambo are performing at Erasmus Huis Jakarta on November 8, 2024, SMK Negeri 8 Surakarta on November 12, 2024 and Ngayogjazz Yogyakarta on November 16.

In Jakarta, they will also give a special extra Latin night performance on November 9, 2024, with a changing ensemble playing a wide variety of Latin grooves from salsa classics to moving ballads, specially curated for the Indonesian audience.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Thursday, November 7th 2024, the NJJO, a dynamic ensemble of 20 exceptional young jazz talents from the Netherlands, is currently under the artistic direction of the renowned trumpeter and bandleader, Maite Hontelé.

This unique orchestra provides a platform for young musicians from diverse cultural and musical backgrounds to collaborate, learn and grow.

“Erasmus Huis is proud to bring these young talents of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra to Indonesia. This tour offers a unique opportunity for young Dutch musicians to showcase their skills on the international stage, fostering cultural exchange and inspiring future generations. Through collaborations with renowned musicians like Maite Hontelé, the NJJO demonstrates the power of music to unite people from diverse backgrounds and create unforgettable experiences,” said Erasmus Huis Director Nicolaas de Regt.

Maite Hontelé’s influence on the NJJO is very prominent. Her extensive experience in Colombia, where she released five acclaimed albums and performed extensively, has shaped her distinctive musical style. The fusion of jazz and Latin American music is evident in the orchestra’s performances, creating vibrant and energetic sounds. “Mambo is the force of Latin and jazz together in one band.

There is a world of mambo variants and new contemporary crossovers, and varying Latin grooves and jazz improvisations work perfectly. Mambo provides a wide range of options, both for NJJO and the public. Depth and cheerful dancing guaranteed!" said Maite Hontelé//VOI