Jacob Speake is a Copenhagen-based singer-songwriter, music producer and booking agent who holds a cand.mag. in musicology and English from the University of Copenhagen. His songwriting draws on folk, classic pop, soul, jazz and old-school rock, and he has released two solo albums - "Listen to Jacob Speake" (2009) and "Dreaming of the Past" (2018) - both of which received airplay on Danish national radio. Alongside his own artistry he produces for other acts and serves as a resident DJ at the SALSA JAM events held at Kulturhuset Islands Brygge, where he also teaches salsa.
Jacob Speake is confirmed as DJ at Sommerdans on Bryggen in August 2026, where SALSA JAM holds free salsa classes on Kulturhuset Islands Brygges outdoor dance stage.
Jacob Speake is booked as DJ for this year's last SALSA JAM at Kulturhuset Islands Brygge on December 6, 2025 with Jorge Cordero & Los Gran Daneses on stage.
Jacob Speake played DJ at SALSA JAM feat. Tiempo Cuba at Kulturhuset Islands Brygge on June 28, 2025.
Jacob Speake was DJ at SALSA JAM with Cordero & LGD at Kulturhuset Islands Brygge on January 18, 2025.
Jacob Speake was featured as a featured artist on Tin Soheili's single "Din lille barnehånd" from the album "Miraklernes tid" (2024).
Gothenburg band Son Entero brings Cuban son and salsa with Grammy-nominated Raúl Lara, while Mambo Vikings open with group dancing and a dance show. DJs keep the floor alive between sets.
Klub Geyser showcases three emerging musicians: Emma Danielsen with Danish pop and jazz harmonies, Aviaya with dreamy soundscapes, and Cikorie with energetic singer-songwriter rock. Host Jacob Speake guides the evening at Kulturhuset Islands Brygge.
