Poranguí

Ashley Klein

Prepare to embark on a transcendent journey with the world-renowned musician, healer, and educator Poranguí, as he graces Pllek, on 22. July,  in Amsterdam. Accompanied by the visionary co-facilitator Ashley Klein, they extend an invitation to an embodied experience that seamlessly bridges the seen and unseen worlds.

Poranguí’s live improvised performances, enriched with captivating visual projections, promise an unparalleled journey that leaves us more whole, alive, and deeply connected.

The Chakaruna World Bridging Tour draws its inspiration from the ancient Quechua concept of “Chakaruna,” meaning World Bridger. “Chaka” represents the Bridge, while “Runa” symbolizes the People, together reflecting the sacred duty of forging connections between the tangible and the intangible, the Earth and the Spirit, the individual and the collective. Through this tour, Poranguí invites us to step into our own roles as Chakarunas, intricately weaving our spirits into the vibrant tapestry of life and synchronizing with the pulsating heartbeat of the Earth.

The evening opens with an interactive opportunity for the audience to activate their voice and sing together.

Join us for a soul-stirring celebration of interconnectedness and awakening. The Chakaruna World Bridging Tour is not merely a series of performances; it is a gateway to a more profound sense of being, a dance across the bridge of worlds that unites us in rhythm, harmony, and shared humanity.

Shane Koppers

Pllek

PORANGUÍ | CHAKURANA EUROPE TOUR

Join Poranguí as we create a circle of rhythm, sound, and movement! Rediscover the first and most complex instrument known to humankind: yourself.

Together we will explore where voice and Spirit meet in improvisational dance. By embracing our unique voice and cultivating expression in a safe & celebratory container, we sing our souls and braid our voice together to amplify healing and beauty. No experience necessary, this is for all!

Poranguí, through his masterful improvisations and ancestral songs, creates a journey that transcends mere performance. His music, a rich tapestry of global rhythms, moves both body and spirit, serving as a portal to communal awakening. Decades of devoted study and a deep connection to his Brazilian, Mexican, and North American roots have imbued his live loops and ancestral melodies with the pulse of the Earth herself. Each note and rhythm resonates, connecting us across continents and cultures, inviting us into a diverse and healing musical heritage.

WORKSHOP: PORANGUÍ | MUSIC IS MEDICINE

Judy

Every Friday- and Saturday evening the perfect weekend vibes in our restaurant with summery tunes. The perfect background music while you enjoy dinner or drinks!

Marcelo Umaña takes you on a funky trip around the world with his international rhythms and melodies. In the 90’s, Marcelo was part of the electronic music scene in his home country Chile where he worked with artists such as Ricardo Villalobos and Luciano. Marcelo warms up the restaurant for the weekend with his surprising sets!

DINE & DANCE | DJ MARCELO UMAÑA, IME & JUDY

Participants are required to bring their own mat, blanket and pillow!

Breathwork is a term for breathing exercises that can alter your state of consciousness by controlled breathing. You might even experience a natural high. This state of consciousness has a positive impact on your health through getting to know your body better and by handeling stress and tension. Through these exercises you work on strengthening your immune system and listening to your gut feeling.

With Breathwork you get closer to yourself and in contact with your life energy!

Chris Wenker has been hosting these Breathwork sessions for quite a while. He founded the ‘Adem Academy’ with his vision that everyone has the capability to improve his own health. Breathing exercises are one of the simpelest ways to experience balance on a physical, mental and energetic level. With a background as a sports scientist and as a exercise physiologist in top sports, he hosts unique breath workshops.

Do you want to experience what impact breath exercises can have one you? Sign up for a session with Chris and join this journey inwards !

BREATHING WORKSHOP | CHRIS WENKER

Every Friday- and Saturday evening the perfect weekend vibes in our restaurant with summery tunes. The perfect background music while you enjoy dinner or drinks!

Marcelo Umaña takes you on a funky trip around the world with his international rhythms and melodies. In the 90’s, Marcelo was part of the electronic music scene in his home country Chile where he worked with artists such as Ricardo Villalobos and Luciano. Marcelo warms up the restaurant for the weekend with his surprising sets!

Martien V. (Martien Verheyden) was born and raised in Amsterdam. Her life is one long musical journey. She grew up with classical music: as a child, she played piano and drums. Soon, she began exploring different music styles and developed a great passion for electronic music in general, and house music in particular. She has a strong preference for the “Oldskool sound” of Detroit and Chicago: House & Deephouse. Martien says she was very fortunate to experience and be part of the early house music scene in Amsterdam, in clubs like Roxy and Mazzo. Her deep passion for house music was born there. Although Martien prefers spinning underground deephouse and house, she also enjoys playing disco, soul, funk, hip-hop, and jazz. She does not play “hits,” “requests,” or commercial music.

DINE & DANCE | DJ MARCELO UMAÑA & MARTIEN V.

Every Sunday morning you can enjoy yoga with a view of the water at Pllek! The dynamic lessons are held outside on a wooden deck – during summer days – next to the restaurant. There is a buildup from meditation to asanas, chanting and holding on or letting go.

Each lesson is a journey inward with attention to breathwork, respecting your physical limits and finding relaxation and peace of mind in all poses. The lessons are suited for both beginners and more experienced yogi’s as teacher Bianka makes sure that everyone gets the guidance they need during the session.

Yoga mats, wooden blocks and blankets are present, bringing your own yoga mat is allowed!

YOGA WITH A VIEW | VINYASA FLOW

Ruige Rakkers (literally translated as Rough Rascals) is THE Sunday activity on the wharf for everyone between 4 and 12 years old! Every week between 13:00 – 16:00 you can just walk in and join a different program. This week: Repair Kid!

Repair Kid is a traveling caravan that gives children the space to explore how appliances actually work by giving them the opportunity to demolish them. This is done with tools and under supervision. The intention is that the children will make art with the leftovers, to show that absolutely NOTHING has to be thrown away!

Entrance = free!

RUIGE RAKKERS | REPAIR KID

Fernanda Santanna

Will Magalhães

Every Sunday between 16:00 – 17:00 at Pllek: Laidback Live! The ideal chill session with live music to close off your weekend. Live in our restaurant – free entrance! – while you sip your drink.

Brazilian singer and songwriter who stands out on the music scene, impressing and captivating audiences wherever she goes, with her charisma, her unique voice and striking interpretations.

Her debut album entitled “Brasilidade” featured the singer Samuel Rosa (lead singer of the band Skank) and the contribution of great musicians. At the invitation of the duo Yami, composed of the Italian musician Federico Puppi and the renowned Brazilian percussionist Marco Lobo, Fernanda recorded the single “Mamãe Oxum”, which also featured the Cameroonian singer Njame Sitson. He performed concerts across Europe, delighting audiences in Germany, Holland and Italy (2019 and 2022). It is present on digital music platforms in releases and collaborations with different artists, being heard around the world in more than 70 countries.

Fernanda invites you to navigate the waters of Brazilian music, exploring multiple styles that range from samba and bossa nova to jazz. With undisputed mastery of her country’s musical genres, the singer presents a repertoire that mixes novelties and tradition, bringing the freshness of her original songs and reinterpretations of renowned composers such as Tom Jobim, Vinícius de Moraes, Baden Powell, Milton Nascimento, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, among others.

LAIDBACK LIVE | WILL MAGALHÃES X CONHEÇA FERNANDA SANTANNA

Experience the magic of outdoor cinema at Pllek, with the best view of the skyline of Amsterdam. Every Tuesday evening – ’til the end of September – we show the most impressive, moving and controversial movies on our city beach on the NDSM-wharf. On a beach chair with a drink in your hand and with headphones on, you’ll be sucked into the big screen.

Beach open/pick-up headphones: 20:45
Start movie: 22:15
End movie: 00:15

The first collaboration of Oscar winner Emma Stone and director Yorgos Lanthimos: The Favourite (2018)! With Olivia Coleman, Rachel Weisz, and Emma Stone as leading ladies, you can’t really go wrong. Set in the 18th century, the Duchess of Marlborough and a young servant engage in a battle to become Queen Anne’s favorite. Expect lust, humor, and intrigue!

Genre: Drama | Comedy | Costume

IMPORTANT INFO

Please note: The film will only take place if it is dry. We will provide sufficient seating, bean bags and blankets! On the day of the film, around 1:00 PM, we will communicate on our channels (Facebook, Instagram, and website) whether the film will definitely take place.

Costs are €10 p.p., tickets are available via the ‘Ticket’ button.

If the film goes ahead, it is not possible to cancel your ticket.  Tip: Sell your ticket via Ticket Swap or post a message in the Facebook event.

If the film is canceled, you will receive an email and the purchase price of the tickets will be refunded, excluding service costs

English-language films will be subtitled in Dutch, all other spoken languages ​​will have English subtitles

Films With a View is presented by Outdoor Cinema & Isolabella Limoncello

FILMS WITH A VIEW | THE FAVOURITE

Vijay Krsna

Vijay Krishna

RESCHEDULED: this event will take place on July 30th. Ticketholders have received an e-mail. Be welcome on July 30th!

Kirtan, or devotional chanting is an ancient Indian practice. Bhakti, is a path into the heart. Together this night we will create a doorway to heaven and it is sure that the entire city will benefit from it. In a temple-like venue with carpets and cushions on the floor you are invited to settle in and get to a peaceful  place in your heart. You might want to offer a flower to the altar or drop your sacred item to get it charged with ecstatic vibrations . Our minds will be swept empty while repeating the holy names and this will brings us to the core of our heart.

Vijay Krishna, band leader of KIRTANIYAS is a devotional kirtan singer, multi instrumentalist, yoga philosopher and producer. He grew up in a Vedic culture of song, dance, philosophy and devotion in the UK, India and  travelled many countries together with his talented wife Sarasvati. Vijay Krsna composes phenomenal hybrids of traditional Sanskrit mantras and kirtan with cross-cultural musical influences.

Citralekha dasi is a dedicated practitioner of bhakti yoga and the founder of Vedic Essence – a school for Vedic and yogic philosophy. Through her teachings, she shares wisdom on topics such as life purpose, the cycle of karma, the yoga path, self-realization, and the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. She also offers yoga classes where she gently guides students toward deeper layers of their being – from body to soul.

Her poetry collection, “Surrender of the Heart” , originated during a world journey through many spiritual traditions in search of deeper meaning in life. That quest led her to the path of bhakti yoga, where she found profound purpose through devotion and connection with God, Krishna.

A central part of the bhakti yoga tradition is mantra chanting – sharing transcendental sound vibrations to cleanse the heart and mind and reconnect with one’s soul and God. With her harmonium and mrdanga, Citralekha travels to various places across and beyond Europe, offering mantra concerts and wisdom with the intention to inspire and enrich others on their spiritual path.

RESCHEDULED: ECSTATIC KIRTAN W/ VIJAY & FRIENDS

Kid Culture

Every Friday- and Saturday evening the perfect weekend vibes in our restaurant with summery tunes. The perfect background music while you enjoy dinner or drinks!

Marcelo Umaña takes you on a funky trip around the world with his international rhythms and melodies. In the 90’s, Marcelo was part of the electronic music scene in his home country Chile where he worked with artists such as Ricardo Villalobos and Luciano. Marcelo warms up the restaurant for the weekend with his surprising sets!

Kid Culture
As a DJ and producer from Amsterdam, Kid Culture spins from disco to Detroit techno and everything in between. Always remember: today’s kids are tomorrow’s citizens.

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DINE & DANCE | DJ MARCELO UMAÑA & KID CULTURE

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