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Hilal Kaya

Hilal Kaya
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About

Hilal Kaya (born 1989 in Herning) is a Danish-Turkish vocalist and songwriter who weaves Anatolian folk music together with jazz, rock, psych-folk and afrobeats. She built her reputation through collaborations with Kalaha and Aarhus Jazz Orchestra before launching a solo career in 2024. In 2025 she received two DMA Roots nominations in her own name, and her debut album Sümbül was released on 28 August 2026 via the German label CPL Music.

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DMA Roots nominations under own name (2025)

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  • 2026-08

    Hilal Kaya's debut album Sümbül was released on August 28, 2026 via the German label CPL Music and is featured on Spin the Globe's list of the month's best world music albums.

  • 2026-08

    The single Sümbül, the title track from the debut album, was released on August 7, 2026 as a prelude to the album release.

  • 2026-07

    Hilal Kaya performed in Dansepavillonen at KLEIN as part of Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2026.

  • 2025

    Hilal Kaya played to a full house at SPOT Festival 2025, which solidified her position on the Danish music scene.

  • 2025

    The single "Sultan" was nominated for Track of the Year at DMA Roots 2025, and Hilal Kaya received a nomination as New Danish Roots Name of the Year.

Tour

HundestedSvendborgAarhusKøbenhavnOdenseVejleHillerød

Tracks

SümbülTitle track and single from the debut album (2026)
SultanSingle (2025), nominated for Danish Roots Track of the Year at DMA Roots 2025
HarabeSingle (2025), part of the debut album Sümbül
PerişanDebut single (2024), playlist on DR P6 Beat
Ekmek Fabrik (feat. Hilal Kaya)With Kalaha & Aarhus Jazz Orchestra from the album Tutku (2022)

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