Taka Joseph is a German-Zimbabwean Singer/Songwriter/Multi-instrumentalist/Producer based in Cologne, Germany. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Taka was 6 years old when he began singing and playing acoustic guitar. He initially developed a love for pop, rNb & gospel music and played in diverse Church Gospel Bands where at the age of 13 he learned to play piano. He later absorbed a wider variety of genres and was an admirer of Zimbabwean stars like Oliver Mtukudzi, but he was also hip to the American & UK soul & pop artists he discovered though his parent’s Vinyl collection. As a musician, songwriter & producer Taka has worked with and alongside national artists such as Joel Brandenstein, Eloy de Jong, Howard Carpandale, Sasha.... As well as with international artists such as Anastacia, Sam Ryder, Topic, Emma Marone, Zak Abel, Nico & Vinz, Rebecca Ferguson, No Mercy., As a solo artist Taka presents a modern fusion of handmade acoustic soul-pop with analog electronic elements anchored in a gospel foundation, with a hint of traditions borrowed from his Zimbabwean heritage.

BERGENER is vintage pop in the guise of hip-hop, soul and funk. A balancing act between the love of loneliness and “never getting enough”. BERGENERS are shouted thoughts at three in the morning because the fourth glass of Rioja leads to an outburst of preserved feelings. BERGENER is the realistic portrayal of the sad boy next door, who in his head plays the big stages of this city. BERGENER is life, nothing more and nothing less.

Behind newcomer Floe is an 18-year-old songwriter and singer from Berlin. With her, thoughts and emotions transform into songs. She says: “I want my music to reach people who can interpret and understand my lyrics in their own way, and perhaps not feel so alone because of them. Music and songwriting have pulled me out of some low points and made me stronger. No matter what happens, as soon as I sing or you play a song of mine, it’s 100% me.”