Dutch Focus | Ponga (NL)

Their eclectic soundscapes combine influences from rock, jazz, classical and world music. Although the band was formed only a year ago, its members are experienced musicians, all of whom have a decade and a half career on the Dutch and international music scene. Remco Menting explores new sounds on his re-imagined percussion set, Timon Koomen always chooses the right guitar for the song, and Yanna Pelser looks beyond her classical music background to find new ways of expressing the viola. If that weren't enough, their shared theatrical background reinforces their stage presence: during concerts, they like to change their striking costumes so that the visuals, together with the music, support the critique of conservatism.