Sanyu has established herself as one of the most exciting voices on the Norwegian jazz and electronic scene, performing at festivals such as Øya, Trondheim Calling, and jazz festivals in Oslo and Copenhagen. Her debut EP, Now You Hear It (2024), was praised by Beehype as “a testament to true artistry” and followed by an extensive tour across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Germany.

In 2025, Sanyu released a series of singles pointing toward her upcoming full-length album in 2026. Her music blends R&B, electronic textures, and improvisation with a personal and narrative-driven approach, where her vocals are both intimate and powerful. On stage, she is accompanied by some of Norway’s most prominent young musicians, including Rino Sivathas on drums, Kristina Fransson and Joachim Mørch Meyer on double bass, creating a dynamic interplay between calm and explosive energy.

The singles showcase her ability to merge R&B, electronic sounds, and improvisation in...

Sanyu has established herself as one of the most exciting voices on the Norwegian jazz and electronic scene, performing at festivals such as Øya, Trondheim Calling, and jazz festivals in Oslo and Copenhagen. Her debut EP, Now You Hear It (2024), was praised by Beehype as “a testament to true artistry” and followed by an extensive tour across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Germany.

In 2025, Sanyu released a series of singles pointing toward her upcoming full-length album in 2026. Her music blends R&B, electronic textures, and improvisation with a personal and narrative-driven approach, where her vocals are both intimate and powerful. On stage, she is accompanied by some of Norway’s most prominent young musicians, including Rino Sivathas on drums, Kristina Fransson and Joachim Mørch Meyer on double bass, creating a dynamic interplay between calm and explosive energy.

The singles showcase her ability to merge R&B, electronic sounds, and improvisation into a strong, personal, and narrative expression, highlighting her voice as both intimate and commanding.

“Absolutely the highlight of the festival.” – Ellisiv Sunde Myrva, Bergens Tidene

“What a voice, full of dark warmth, variation, and heart, and such a captivating and soulful expression, clearly drawing energy from multiple musical dimensions.” – Mads Kornum, All That DK

“She is impossible to categorize, but everything she does radiates musicality.” – Engelsholm Events...

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