Brassa 5 is a dynamic professional ensemble born from the original Anderbrass band, blending original compositions by Ejaspapa and Luc Mishalle with vibrant reinterpretations of traditional standards from Morocco and Benin.
Based in Anderlecht, in the south-west of Brussels, the group delivers a rich musical journey where African rhythms, jazz influences, and urban brass energy come together in a unique contemporary sound.
2 saxophonists, 6 saxophones.
Original compositions bordering on different styles of music with improvisations that explore the sound palette of saxophones.
An unusual sound journey.
A brand new quartet with a unique sound: tenor guitar, mini Mexican bass guitar, flute and violin. Original and traditional songs in English and Spanish. Sweet and warm simplicity.
An explosion of rhythms, melodies and songs that transport you to the world of Beninese Vodoun. A unique sound carpet with atypical colors characterized by the double rhythmic game between the drums and the Beninese percussions. Compositions mixing melodies and polyrhythms linked to the musical universe of Ejaspapa.
Choro was born in Brazil, from the unexpected encounter between European ballroom dances and African rhythms. The Clube performs in quartet, offering a light and playful sound. The Clube regularly organizes choro workshops that result in large participatory Rodas.
For the past 7 years, Brassa has proudly built a vibrant ecosystem that has inspired and supported a wide variety of projects.
While some initiatives were created for shorter-term goals and others evolved over many years, each one contributed to the growth, creativity, and energy of the community.
Below, you’ll find a selection of the short-term projects that are no longer active today, but remain an important part of Brassa’s journey.