thank you

We would like to thank all artists, friends and supporters for a wonderful second HARMONICA FEN FESTIVAL in Berlin.

Special thanks to our official partner, the HOHNER Musikinstrumente GmbH, the Friends of the harmonica playing culture and to the team of Kesselhaus und Maschinenhaus in der Kulturbrauerei.

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HARMONICA FEN FESTIVAL 2024

Ariel Bart
The lyrical playing style of Ariel Bart delights the audience. The young Israeli jazz musician breaks new ground with her instrument and knows how to evoke a touch of nostalgia and moments of pure joy with her harmonica.
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Filip Jers
Filip Jers is one of the most recognised harmonica players in the world. His style of playing is unique in its artistry and sound, full of emotion and playfulness. His musical range is lyrical, colourful and full of contrasts.
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Joan Pau Cumellas
Joan Pau Cumellas is one of Spain’s best players of the diatonic harmonica. Based on the blues, he passionately explores the possibilities of his instrument in genres such as jazz and bluegrass.
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Konstantin Reinfeld
Phenomenal players like Konstantin Reinfeld prove that the history of the harmonica is far from being written. Born in Kempen, he is one of the world’s best technical players on the diatonic harmonica. Thanks to his impressive virtuosity, he confidently transcends the boundaries of musical genres.
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Marko Jovanović
Marko Jovanović’s sound is inimitable, honest and open; a musical embrace that is rarely experienced. The expressive playing of the Berliner-by-choice is characterised by his love for the harmonica and a deep understanding of music.
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Roni Eytan
Deeply rooted in jazz improvisation, Roni Eytan combines the music of the Middle East with the Andalusian-influenced sounds of North Africa – music that Eytan absorbed as a young musician in his home town of Jerusalem.
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Shikata Ga Nai (Rutger Mathys)
With his band Shikata Ga Nai, chromatic harmonica player Rutger Mathys transforms elements of jazz, rock and funk into a lively mixture of sophisticated bass lines, captivating grooves and a touch of southern warmth.
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Sirius Harmonica Ensemble
The festival ended with a concert by the Sirius Harmonica Ensemble from Taiwan, with tremendous enthusiasm and equally powerful sound. The five musicians and one female musician are highly trained and play their instruments with great dedication and virtuosity.
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The Suitcase Brothers (Victor Puertas)
The names of Victor and Santos Puertas stand for one of the most famous blues duos in Europe: the Suitcase Brothers. The two brothers are masters of acoustic country blues and approach this traditional repertoire with great respect and outstanding virtuosity.
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Yuko Yanagawa
Yuko Yanagawa is one of the world’s best tremolo players. The charismatic and multi-award-winning musician from Tokyo fills the stage with almost inexhaustible energy and enthusiasm. Her repertoire ranges from traditional Japanese folk pieces to classical and Latin American music.
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Hope we can work together from now and promote the harmonica all over the world.

GORDON LEE, HONGKONG

Hope we can work together from now and promote the harmonica all over the world.

GORDON LEE, HONGKONG

Great memories in the make!

STEVEN DE BRUYN

There are no words to express what an incredible atmosphere you have created here for musicians and artists to open our ears, open our minds and open our hearts. Please continue to do what you do.

RYAN DONOHUE, NEW ORLEANS

So viel Unglaubliches, das mein Herz berührt, meine Seele erfüllt, meinen Körper ergreift. Danke, danke, danke. So unerwartet, einfach schön.

KARIN, BERLIN

Marko hatte einen Traum – dieses Wochenende ist er für uns alle Wirklichkeit geworden

SILKE, BERLIN

I am so grateful for your love and vibe for the harmonica.

ANTONIO SERRANO, BARCELONA

Ich bin ganz erfüllt von den Klängen und so viel gelebter Musik und authentischem Ausdruck.

MARIETTA, STAHNSDORF

Thank you for inviting us to Berlin for this extremely eye-/ear-opening harmonica festival.

HELEN CHA, HONGKONG

Toll, dass Ihr uns so ein Highlight beschert, ich genieße die Vielfalt der Stile, die tollen Musiker und Inspirationen.

STEFAN, LEIPZIG

Thanks for doing so much for our beloved instrument.

WILLIAM GALISON, NY

Danke für solche Vielfalt, Varietät, Freude, Lebendigkeit, Verbundenheit und Liebe zur Musik.

KAREN, STUTTGART