Adama Janlo will perform at Bergenfest Saturday, June 13.
Adama Janlo sings with a power that has led her to be described as “a mutation of Beyoncé and Aretha Franklin.” With her debut album A Free Woman, Janlo has made a clear mark on the contemporary blues and soul scene, drawing attention well beyond Norway’s borders. She has delivered standout performances at festivals such as Notodden Blues Festival and the Baltic Blues Festival in Germany, and is steadily finding her place within the international blues circuit.
In spring 2026, Adama Janlo will represent Norway at the European Blues Challenge in Poland, underscoring her growing standing within the European blues community. The blues is very much alive, and Adama Janlo is among the artists shaping how it sounds today.