by Steven Seedo
PARAMARIBO — The popular kaseko group Sabakoe from the Netherlands is on a ‘lightning visit’ in Suriname. The group is in the country for five days for a performance at a private party, which takes place on Friday. “It is not the first time that we have been brought in to add luster to a private party,” explains band leader Steven Maayen. the True Time. “We have come many times.”
Asked whether a separate performance will be arranged for the fans during the short stay, the cantor says not. “No, it will be strictly the performance at the private party. There will be no surprise for the fans.” Sabakoe will return to the Netherlands on Sunday. “But with God’s will we will be back in Suriname on December 16.”
“It is not the first time that we have been called in to add luster to a private party”
Around Christmas and New Year there will be a longer stay during the so-called ‘Owru Yari Tour 2026’. The group will then have a series of performances, including her welcome party on December 26 in Roeli’s Event Venue. This will have a special character: the event is also dedicated to Maayen’s 45th anniversary in the kaseko.
Sabakoe is known for its swinging kaseko music. With infectious rhythms and a recognizable sound, the group has managed to attract different generations of music lovers. This means she remains an established name in the kaseko world.
