Award-winning Alawari is a Copenhagen-based musical project with a European sound that brings modern history together in one burning expression. Fragments from ancient wars and revolutions resonate in the music that brings both elements of classical music and jazz into a strong format that has never been more relevant.
Alawari released their second album Leviathan, on 1 November 2024.
Alawari released their second album Leviathan, on 1 November 2024.
Candura
Candura is a new Norwegian band that pushes genre boundaries and draws inspiration from across the world. Their music fuses elements from Brazilian styles such as MPB, bossa nova and samba with Italian disco, Turkish funk and modern indiepop – resulting in a distinctive sonic identity that is vibrant and warm. With tight grooves, intricate vocal arrangements, rich keys, detailed percussion and atmospheric textures, Candura creates a sound that feels both timeless and forward-looking.
The ambition is to build a musical world that feels fresh, sincere and inviting – a place for both emotion and escapism.
The band consists of experienced musicians known from a wide range of other projects, and will release their first double single this fall. The debut album is expected in 2026. Please contact us for a pre-listen.
Gabriela Garrubo – vocals & percussion
Sigmund Vestrheim – drums
Leo Geller – bass
Ole Petter Aalgård – keys
Erlend Mokkelbost – MD
The ambition is to build a musical world that feels fresh, sincere and inviting – a place for both emotion and escapism.
The band consists of experienced musicians known from a wide range of other projects, and will release their first double single this fall. The debut album is expected in 2026. Please contact us for a pre-listen.
Gabriela Garrubo – vocals & percussion
Sigmund Vestrheim – drums
Leo Geller – bass
Ole Petter Aalgård – keys
Erlend Mokkelbost – MD
IMAGE CREDIT: ANNE VALEUR
Clapper
Hailing from Aarhus, Denmark, the quartet Clapper juxtaposes classic soul and fusion jazz vibes with inspiration from instrumental hiphop and future beats.
The four members—Frederik Emil Bülow (drums), Adrian Christensen (bass), Jeppe Lavsen (guitar), and Malthe Jepsen (piano & Rhodes)—are well-known faces in Danish music, also playing in acts such as Abekejser, Hvalfugl, Karmen Rõivassepp Quartet, Bangin’ Bülows Nice Jazz Quartet, and Casper Hejlesen Kvartet, respectively.
The four members—Frederik Emil Bülow (drums), Adrian Christensen (bass), Jeppe Lavsen (guitar), and Malthe Jepsen (piano & Rhodes)—are well-known faces in Danish music, also playing in acts such as Abekejser, Hvalfugl, Karmen Rõivassepp Quartet, Bangin’ Bülows Nice Jazz Quartet, and Casper Hejlesen Kvartet, respectively.
Dana Alshihaby
Dana Alshihaby is a singer who seamlessly blends the soulful traditions of Arabic music with contemporary musical expressions.
In 2024, Dana performed at renowned festivals such as Roskilde Festival, Surround Festival, Copenhagen Jazz Festival, and Folkemødet. She has also delivered intimate solo a cappella performances and shared her musical vision on stages in Syria, Lebanon, and Denmark for over 15 years. Most recently, she appeared on K-Live, where she reflected on her musical journey, which began in Syria and continues to transcend borders.
In 2024, Dana performed at renowned festivals such as Roskilde Festival, Surround Festival, Copenhagen Jazz Festival, and Folkemødet. She has also delivered intimate solo a cappella performances and shared her musical vision on stages in Syria, Lebanon, and Denmark for over 15 years. Most recently, she appeared on K-Live, where she reflected on her musical journey, which began in Syria and continues to transcend borders.
Ida Duelund
Bassist and composer, Ida Duelund has in recent years managed to move freely between the experimental scene, pure pop, rock, and established jazz. She has worked with artists such as Marilyn Mazur, Jada, Baby In Vain, Hess Is More, and Kresten Osgood, to name just a few, and is co-founder of the experimental string duo Lueenas. She received the Tivoli Jazz Prize 2023 for her body of work as a musician and won the DMA Jazz Awards 2025 for Single of the Year with “Misi Miamo” and Composer of the Year for her album “Sibo,” as well as being nominated for Jazz Release of the Year.
