Three continents, three global music citizens – in one supergroup! Majid Bekkas, born in Morocco; Vietnamese guitar virtuoso Nguyên Lê, based in France; and one of the most sought-after drummers of our time, Hamid Drake, living in Chicago, combine their musicality and global experience into an exhilarating mix of desert blues, transcendental Gnawa music, Eastern European jazz, 1960s rock, and Eastern serenity.

The combination of these musicians is so inspiring that it inevitably brings to mind the global musical legacy of Joe Zawinul. Voice, oud and guembri (both Arabic lutes), electric guitar producing a wide spectrum of sparkling tones, and a drum kit balancing subtlety and unbridled energy – these are the instruments of three unique world musicians.

Majid Bekkas has revolutionized the musical tradition of the Gnawa minority in Morocco while collaborating with jazz giants such as Joachim Kühn, Archie Shepp, and Pharoah Sanders. Nguyên Lê is an outstanding guitarist and perhaps one of the more overlooked names in contemporary jazz, while Hamid Drake is one of the most respected drummers in jazz over at least the last 30 years (working with Don Cherry, Herbie Hancock, Ken Vandermark, Fred Anderson, David Murray, and others).

Even more impressive is the repertoire of this supergroup: it ranges from traditional Moroccan melodies to blues classics by John Lee Hooker (Boom Boom) and psychedelic rock by Jimi Hendrix (Purple Haze). An exciting, emotional, and powerful musical experience that will stay in your memory for a long time.

Tickets: €20 seated (until June 24) / €25 seated (from June 25);
for students and pupils: €5 discount per ticket.

Three Plus Package
When purchasing tickets for at least three different events from the JazzLent program, you receive a 20% discount on the total purchase value.

Holders of Visa OTP cards can purchase tickets for Festival Lent 2026 at a 10% discount. The discount applies to purchases up to and including April 30.

Discounts and other benefits cannot be combined.

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The event will take place in all weather conditions. To ensure a pleasant experience and clear visibility of the stage for all visitors, umbrellas are not allowed at the venue. We recommend weather-appropriate footwear and clothing.