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Sanem Kalfa is one of the most remarkable vocalists based in the Netherland. Sanem is capable of using her voice in a wide range of possibilities. She has been demonstrated her palette showcasing great technical virtuosity underscored by affluent emotional integrity. Her performances are often described by rev.

Sanem Kalfa is a singer, improviser, composer, cello player based in Amsterdam. She was born in Trabzon, a city on the Black Sea coast of northeast Turkey. To Sanem, the Black Sea represents the call of green”, and people from this region are “full of humour and deeply dedicated to earth”. Sanem Kalfa is known for her broadly developed voice, her singing combination into a powerful blend of emotions. In her singing career she won several awards, including the 1st Prize Shure Montreux Jazz Vocal Competition presided by Quincy Jones. In 2014 she released her debut album “Nehir”. She released her second album “DANCE” as a duo with George Dumitriu in May 2018. Her last album with George Dumitriu and Joachim Badenhorst “Black Sea Songs” is by El Negocito Records in Jazz 2021.” She has taken parts in over 10 other releases as a side woman. She also performed in many important festivals and venues in the Netherlands and Europe. Recently she was commissioned as a composer and performer by Bimhuis and she has successfully delivered her assignment on march 4th 2022.