In 2019, singer and songwriter Maya Westman left this world after a prolonged battle with cancer, at the young age of just 34. Prior to her departure, she managed to record the sessions for the album 'White Dwarf,' which was subsequently completed following the instructions she had left behind. The album was posthumously released in October 2023. It is a creation of an uncompromising artist who, through her whimsical lyrical universe and detailed compositions, presents stories of being a stubborn wingman, a darkly humorous nostalgic trip to a bygone era, strong portrayals of women, and, notably, her journey through illness. A beautiful and deeply personal album, with grand gestures that pay homage to icons like Bowie and Lennox.
A group of prominent singers, who’s also close friends, and colleagues of Maya Westman have come together to bring her songs to life on the live stage, an opportunity she did not have herself. With a solid band comprised of musicians from Westman's band, they will interpret the songs from 'White Dwarf' into a unique concert experience during SPOT 2024.
The soloists include Nanna Schannong (Lowly), Stine Grøn (IRAH), Bess Barkholt (BESS), Terkel Atsushi Røjle (Atusji), Mathias Bertelsen (The Entrepreneurs), Tania Ballentine (LadyJerk), Lo Ersare (Lucky Lo), Greta Schenk (GRETA), Kaspar Vig, and Camilla Munck.
The band consists of Greta Schenk (GRETA), Gertrud Hjelm Kongshøj, Ida Urd Bramming (Lucky Lo, Swan Lee, among others), Jonas Wetterslev (The Entrepreneurs, among others), Rasmus Oppenhagen Krogh (Takykardia, Guldimund, among others).
