HILAL KAYA
2/9/2026
Doors: 19:00 // Admission: 130 DKK
With roots in the Anatolian song tradition and a contemporary artistic expression, Hilal Kaya moves between psych-folk, ethno jazz and roots – where strength and vulnerability go hand in hand.
On August 28, she releases her debut album Sümbül and embarks on an exclusive release tour featuring four special concerts. We look forward to welcoming her back to turkis.
PROGRAM
➤ Doors open: 19:00
➤ First act (TBA): 19:30
➤ Hilal Kaya: 20:30
HILAL KAYA
The Danish-Turkish vocalist is one of the most distinctive new voices on the Danish music scene, known for intense and intimate live performances where audiences encounter an artist with a rare ability to create connection and leave a lasting impression.
Sümbül marks a new chapter in her artistic journey, presenting a boundary-crossing soundscape where Anatolian tradition and Nordic tones meet in a form that is both modern and timeless. The album is produced by Søren Bigum and Orhan Özgür Turan and will be released on vinyl, CD and digital platforms via CPL Music / Nordic Notes (DE).
Since 2019, she has made a strong mark through collaborations with Kalaha and Aarhus Jazz Orchestra, received two nominations at DMA Roots 2025, and performed at leading venues and festivals such as SPOT Festival, Vinterjazz, Resonator Festival, Copenhagen Jazz Festival and MIX Festival in Istanbul.
LINE UP
Hilal Kaya – vocals, acoustic guitar
Søren Poulsen – drums & percussion
Orhan Özgür Turan – ud, bağlama
Søren Bigum – guitar, steel guitar
Henrik Poulsen – bass
“An epiphany – an out-of-body, out-of-mind, far-into-the-galaxies experience. Nothing less!”
— Kurt Baagø (Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2025), Allthat.dk
“With her ornamented vocal style and impressive control, Kaya lifts the song into a floating, enigmatic dream you never want to wake from. Her solo project is something truly special.”
— Jacob Damhold Jensen, Undertoner
“An unforgettable concert that confirmed how music can be a bridge between cultures and generations – and that Hilal Kaya is one of the most exciting voices of her generation.”
— Per Dyrholm (SPOT 2025), RootsZone.dk
“Hilal Kaya is captivating on stage and has a powerful connection with the audience. A remarkable experience.”
— Niels Overgård (SPOT 2025)