Futuristic Zouk & Soca

Michael Lampe received a grant to develop an EP. Futuristic Zouk & Soca: A Sonic Ritual centres on a search for a sound in which diaspora resonates as future. Caribbean rhythms are transformed into electronic trance, both danceable and meditative. The EP explores how heritage can evolve without losing its essence: a ritual in which migration, resilience and connection become audible. Recorded with live musicians in Amsterdam and presented as immersive performances where music and visuals merge, the project creates a bridge between two worlds — a new sonic space.

Michael Lampe is an Aruban producer and multidisciplinary artist who combines Caribbean heritage music with contemporary electronic production. Under his alias FELLOW, he has gained international recognition within the tropical bass scene. With Datapanik, he modernises traditional Aruban folk, while his label Palms Up Records provides a platform for Caribbean creators. As a cultural ambassador, he builds bridges between Aruba and Europe.