Cécile McLorin Salvant

The audience was greeted by an artist who not only sings, but who creates entire worlds through her voice: a storyteller who blends vaudeville, blues, folk, theater, jazz and baroque with a rare flair for drama, humor and unexpected twists.

With three Grammy Awards in a row, a MacArthur Fellowship and an increasingly limitless artistry, Salvant has become one of the most sought-after vocalists in modern jazz. Her latest album Oh Snap (2025) shows a whole new side of her – playful, personal and full of creative experiments inspired by everything from 90s pop to folk and classical music. Together with her regular musical companions, she creates a soundscape that both surprises and hits right in the heart.

When Salvant now enters Bjørnsonhuset on July 15, everything is set for an evening that combines intense presence, raw musicality and the kind of artistic freedom that has made her one of the most talked-about voices of the year. This is a concert experience you don't want to miss – a chance to meet an artist who is constantly expanding what jazz vocals can be.