Music Meets Strategy

Urban Lys is an independent cultural production and curatorial platform

developing intercultural music projects between Europe, Africa, and Ukraine.

Aly Keïta Trio — Balafon Evolution

Co-production / Artist Development / International Touring
Contemporary jazz-fusion project exploring the evolution of balafon in global music.

What we do

CURATION

We develop intercultural music concepts that connect artists, traditions, and contemporary improvisation practices across different cultural contexts.

PRODUCTION

We produce concerts, residencies, and touring projects in collaboration with artists, festivals, and cultural institutions across Europe and beyond.

COLLABORATION

We work as a curatorial and production partner bridging artists, institutions, and cultural networks across Europe, Africa, and Ukraine.

Flagship projects

Curated works at the intersection of music, visual identity, and production.

• ALY KEÏTA TRIO ALBUM CO-PRODUCTION (2026)

Co-producing of the album "Balafon Evolution" by Aly Keïta Trio in collaboration with the label "One World Records" with the support of Initiative Musik