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Thanks to all artists, friends and supporters for a wonderful second HARMONICA FEN FESTIVAL in Berlin

Special thanks go to our official partner, HOHNER Musikinstrumente GmbH, the Association of Friends of Harmonica Playing Culture and the team at the Kesselhaus and Maschinenhaus in the Kulturbrauerei.

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HARMONICA FEN FESTIVAL 2024

Ariel Bart
The lyrical style of Ariel Bart inspires 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 famous harmonica players in the world. His way of playing the harmonica is unique in its artistry and sound, full of emotion and playfulness. His musical palette is lyrical, colorful, and full of contrasts.

Joan Pau Cumellas
One of Spain’s best diatonic harmonica players is Joan Pau Cumellas. Starting with the blues, he passionately explores the possibilities of his instrument in genres such as jazz and bluegrass.

Konstantin Reinfeld
Phenomenal players like Konstantin Reinfeld prove that the history of the harmonica is far from over. 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.

Marko Jovanović
Marko Jovanović sound is unique, honest and open, a musical embrace rarely experienced. His expressive playing is characterized by his love for the harmonica and a deep understanding of music.

Roni Eytan
Roni Eytan is one of the most interesting and virtuoso harmonica players in the world. Deeply rooted in jazz improvisation, he combines the music of the Middle East with the Andalusian sounds of North Africa – music that Eytan absorbed as a young musician in his hometown of Jerusalem.

Shikata Ga Nai (Rutger Mathys)
With his band Shikata Ga Nai, Belgian chromatic 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.

Sirius Harmonica Ensemble
The HARMONICA FEN FESTIVAL 2024 ended with a spectacular concert by the Sirius Harmonica Ensemble from Taiwan, featuring their tremendous joy of playing and equally powerful sound. The five musicians and one female musician are highly trained and play their instruments with great dedication and virtuosity.

The Suitcase Brothers (Victor Puertas)
The names of Victor and Santos Puertas represent one of the most famous blues duos in Europe: the Suitcase Brothers. The two brothers are masters of acoustic country blues and approach the traditional repertoire with great respect and outstanding virtuosity.

Yuko Yanagawa
With Yuko Yanagawa is of the world’s best tremolo players. She fills the stage with almost inexhaustible energy and enthusiasm. Her repertoire ranges from traditional Japanese folk pieces to classical and Latin American music.




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