- Monday 30 June
For Danish vocalist Jaleesa, singing is as essential as breathing. After years of making her mark as a backing singer for established Danish acts like Coco O. and Kesi, there's no doubt that we're now about to experience her brilliance as a solo artist.
Her debut single “Woman”, released in October 2024, was followed earlier this year by “Crystal Tears”, and together they emphasize Jaleesa’s emergence as an exciting talent on the Danish soul scene.
Her songs evoke both personal stories and political themes from a contemporary reality, exploring her experience as a woman and an Afro-Danish artist. Musically, they reveal an almost timeless universe, where neo-soul merges with a warm, organic retro sound, and inspiration from both jazz and Italian 70’s soundtracks.
This gives Jaleesa’s sound a blue-toned, cinematic quality that provides the perfect backdrop for the depth of the songs and for a sublime voice that comes straight from the soul. Jaleesa’s debut album will be released this autumn, and her concert at Roskilde Festival this summer is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the jazzy soul world of this incredible talent.
