Venna

Concert with Venna at the SpardaWelt - as part of jazzopen stuttgart 2025.

Venna:
Venna, a talented alto saxophonist, began his musical journey at the age of six with piano and switched to saxophone at the age of 12. He has worked with international artists such as Wizkid, Burna Boy, Snoh Aalegra and J Hus and was nominated for a Grammy in 2020 for his work on Burna Boy's African Giant. In 2021 he won a Grammy for Twice as Tall. He toured worldwide and released his debut project Venology in 2021. In 2022 he was nominated for more Grammys, and his collaboration with Knucks led to UK album chart success. In 2023 he released the EP Equinox, which received positive feedback, and also produced for artists such as MIKE, Mick Jenkins and Masego.