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vlou is the bass-forward music project of South African bassist and composer Vee Lourenço. Incorporating live bass and digital production, and influenced by Khruangbin, Flea, and Marcus Miller, vlou’s sound is rooted in a fusion of modern psychedelia, funk and jazz.

Musically, vlou foregrounds bass in composition with the intention of developing more understanding and appreciation for bass as an instrument. Socially, vlou aims to add to the visibility and representation of female instrumentalists and queer musicians. vlou grew out of the need to have a creative outlet during the COVID-19 pandemic, a time where it was not always possible to create collaboratively.

vlou released a single and a music video in 2021, and has performed a number of shows including Ancienne Belgique (July 2022) and Pride in Brussels (May 2022).

Vee completed her Bachelor of Music degree from Rhodes University, South Africa, in 2013 and has over 15 years of experience in various musical contexts as a bassist, composer, performer and recording artist in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Vietnam and France. She is currently based in Brussels, Belgium.