A true jack-of-all-trades, singer, songwriter, dancer and performer Reinel Bakole is bursting with creativity. It's no coincidence that, at 27, she is considered the rising star of the avant-garde soul scene. She created a multidisciplinary musical universe in which live music, improvisation dance, bold fashion and unique performance blend together to reach new heights. 2024 saw the release of her album Healing Exhaustion, celebrated through captivating performances in Brussels, London, Frankfurt, Hong Kong and at prestigious festivals such as Dour and Gent Jazz. Reinel's year, filled with sold-out concerts and international festivals, culminates with a residency alongside her band at the Montreux Jazz Festival and exclusive shows in Antwerp and Brussels. And to mark the first anniversary of Healing Exhaustion, a limited edition pack was released last month—an exciting way to follow up on this milestone!
Nonetheless, she is now emerging as a selector and archivist in the making. Reinel has developed a deep passion for researching sonic, archival, and textual materials—traces she gathers from all over the world, which she has, until now, kept quietly within her home. For this edition of ENTWINED STUDIO at KAAI Theater, through sonic storytelling, she will recount her daily explorations, artistic breakthroughs, and exciting upcoming projects. From modern Brazilian Bossa Nova and messy phone recordings to Russian classical music, with hints of Congo Jazz, she welcomes us into the dreamy yet elusive world she intends to narrate live.