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AfroFunk. Jazz. Dance!

About

Balboa is an eight-piece live band from Eindhoven, performing originals influenced by 70s Afrofunk, bridging afrofunk and jazz with a good dose of hip-hop, for a super-swinging, feel-good vibe made for dancing.

They've shared stages with Dutch jazz icons including Hans Dulfer and Benjamin Herman, and in August 2024 played the Zelenkovac Jazz Festival in Bosnia. Their debut EP arrived in May 2024.

With fresh faces in the band since 2026, Balboa is in its third chapter: back on stage and writing new music.

The band

  • Rob Vermaelen Rap / MC
  • Marco Krijger Hammond organ
  • Kenneth a Joe Liauw Drums
  • Joost van Loon Guitar
  • Tugan Turgut Bass
  • Onno Buijs Saxophone
  • Christophe Millet Percussion
  • Seat open - Get in touch! Trumpet
Balboa, live afrofunk band from Eindhoven, in rehearsal

Media

Releases

Debut EP

In the Ghetto

Released 1 May 2024 · 6 tracks · Daltoon Studio, Eindhoven

Six tracks of Afrofunk, highlife and hip-hop, recorded live off the floor. Hit play, or grab it over on Bandcamp.

Open on Bandcamp

Videos

Shows

Available for festivals, clubs and private events.

Upcoming

TBASTOOK! FestivalEindhoven, NL
29 Jul · 19:50TotaalFestivalBladel, NL

Past

Jun 2026Fête de la MusiqueNL
Apr 2026VONK! FestivalNL
2024Zelenkovac Jazz FestivalZelenkovac, BA
2022Jazz aan de MaasNL
2020Isolation Sessions #85 · EffenaarEindhoven, NL
2018Fabriek MagnifiqueNL

Contact

For bookings, press, or just to say hi, drop us a line and we'll get back to you.

Email
hello@balboa-afrojazz.com

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