emale Gnawa innovator Asmâa Hamzaoui, virtuoso saxophonist Julius Gabriel, street jazz pioneer Oko Ebombo, and darkly comedic musical storyteller Joseph Keckler are among the latest additions to the Tremor 2025 lineup.
Tremor festival, sold out in record time, is set to arrive in São Miguel, Azores, in April for another round of bold musical explorations. Building on previous announcements, the latest wave of artists further highlights the festival’s commitment to innovation and global artistic exchange, creating a space where diverse genres and cultures converge to shape an unforgettable experience.
Among the exciting new additions, Ben Chasny (Six Organs of Admittance) and Norberto Lobo come together to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Carlos Paredes, blending their unique sounds in a tribute to the iconic Portuguese guitarist. This collaboration will offer a fresh and evocative lens on Paredes’s legacy, deepening the festival’s dedication to musical reinterpretation.
Asmâa Hamzaoui and her group, Bnat Timbouktou, will lead the much-loved Tremor Todo-o-Terreno hikes, bringing their electrifying Gnawa music to the Azores. Asmâa’s soulful guembri and rhythmic qraqeb create a transformative experience, combining Morocco’s ancient traditions with the stunning natural landscape of São Miguel. Joining her on this sonic journey is Julius Gabriel, the German saxophonist known for his experimental approach to sound. His immersive performances will fuse primal rhythms with electroacoustic textures, taking attendees on a dynamic adventure that mirrors the spirit of the hikes.
Oko Ebombo, a Paris-based multidisciplinary artist, brings his fusion of music, dance, and visual art, weaving urban storytelling with a message of positivity and unity. Meanwhile, American artist Joseph Keckler, celebrated for his operatic vocals and dark humour, will transform everyday moments into surreal, poignant experiences.
Belgium’s Why The Eye? will offer their anachronic industrial rhythms to Tremor, blending handmade instruments with spectral techno to create a hypnotic and immersive sound. Barcelona’s Sistema de Entretenimiento will light up the stage with their high-energy “arcade punk” performances, blending fast guitar riffs with infectious electronic beats that promise to get everyone moving.
Tremor 2025 continues to celebrate homegrown talent with Eugénia Contente, a guitarist from Ponta Delgada, who weaves her Azorean roots into jazz-fusion influences, blending the vibrant sounds of Lisbon’s jazz scene. Also joining the lineup is multidisciplinary Ukrainian artist and São Miguel resident Anita Nemet and her 10-year-old son, Olan, presenting an experimental musical collaboration that melds Ukrainian ethno melodies, avant-garde electronics, nostalgic pop, and contemporary wartime sounds.
Expanding its international reach, Fidju Kitxora, moving between Lisbon and Cape Verde, will bring their genre-blending sounds that mix funaná, kuduro, afro-house, and experimental electronics, while Lisbon native DJ Fvbricia will present a vibrant mix of AfroHouse, Amapiano, and global rhythms to keep the dancefloors alive.
The latest wave of additions also includes Gay da Cinemateca, a Portuguese DJ known for his rebellious energy and unpredictable performances, and KEBRA, a collective merging hip-hop, dancehall, and electronic sounds with a deep exploration of Cape Verdean identity.
Tremor 2025 continues to be a vital platform for cross-cultural artistic exchange, where diverse sounds, genres, and expressions collide in one of the world’s most breathtaking and remote locations. With performances ranging from soulful to experimental, this year’s edition will once again showcase the power of global creativity coming together.
Previously announced acts include 800 Godomar, Ana Lua Caiano, Ari You Ok + Débora N’Jiokou (Deby), Clarissa Connelly, comfort, DJ Giovanna, Ece Canli, FIRE!, Fulu Miziki, José Pinhal Post-Mortem Experience, Kabeaushé, Keeley Forsyth, Romeu Bairos, The Zenmenn.
