Although Sun Ra has long since returned to his home planet, his exhilarating band Arkestra continues to play under the able leadership of saxophonist Marshall Allen. All the world’s music – Arabic, electronic, modern classical, blues and choral to name but a few styles – gets the ‘big band from outer space’ treatment. With a Space Festival in the Hague and Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry playing the Melkweg on the 25th, the lowlands this week will be the ‘place to space’. Book your tickets now.
