It has been 2 years since the dynamic duo of  Dave Rempis (reeds) and Nicolas Chkifi (drums) played a scorching radio session for Radio Centraal’s Freakscene (Villa Delfia) for a live audience. On that same European trip the duo recorded Aula at L’An Vert in Liege a digital release for Aerophonic (2025).

On Monday November 17th 2025 the Rempis/Chkifi duo are back for another Freakscene live radio session. This time Radio Centraal will broadcast live from the Dropa House studio, Boshovestraat 93, 2100 Antwerp.  Come and celebrate 36 years of Freakscene with some exquisite live music and in dept interview with Rempis and Chkifi. Get your free ticket on the link to the right. All donations (possible at check out) will go to the musicians.

You are more than welcome to come over to Dropa house as of 18.00. Drinks and renowned Dropa House slow food will be available and this is the schedule:

Timing:
19.00 – 20.30: Afro Buro live from Dropa House
20.30 – 22.00: Freakscene: Dave Rempis & Nicolas Chkifi live + interview
22.00 – 00.00: Smegma live from Dropa House (hosted by Diego Faes & Koen Vandenhoudt)

Those who can’t make it, can tune in to 106,7 fm, DAB+ 10A, or stream live at this link!

Dave Rempis & Nicolas Chkifi (US/BE)

Dave Rempis and Nicolas Chkifi met during a week-long residency organised by Sound In Motion in Antwerp in April 2023 featuring Spectral – the longstanding American horn trio of Larry Ochs, Darren Johnston, and Rempis – joining the brilliant European trio of Marta Warelis, Hugo Antunes and Nicolas Chkifi. Following that successful collaboration they decided to explore their common interests and languages further, embarking on a new duo to explore their shared interest in both West African music and improvisation. After five concerts and a recording session in Germany and Belgium this resulted in Aula, a digital release recorded at L’An Vert in Liege for Aerophonic (2025).

Dave Rempis is one of the most renowned saxophonists in Chicago and the American improvised music scene, known for his many bands like the Rempis Percussion Quartet, Ballister, and Kuzu. He combines a powerful sound, phenomenal technique and an infectious joy of being on stage.

Nico Chkifi is a versatile and highly musical drummer who leads Fnussjen, the quartet for which he composes. He has also performed with SuperNova and Laniakea, and alongside musicians such as John Dikeman, Seppe Gebruers, Hugo Antunes, Jeroen Van Herzeele, Jozef Dumoulin, and many others.