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Zoumer (DK)

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Behind the name Zoumer is singer and producer Yasmina Derradj (DK/DZ), whose neon-green musical universe oscillates between energetic alternative pop filtered through punk, breakbeats, and the Algerian protest genre raï.

Zoumer is a playful exploration of freedom and self-expression, where not fitting in is transmuted into total liberation. The alias Zoumer originates from (and pays homage to) the freedom fighter Lalla Fatma N’Soumer, who led battles against French colonial forces in Algeria during the 19th century.

In just a year and a half, Zoumer has performed at major festivals across Denmark, including Roskilde Festival in 2024, earning praise from outlets such as GAFFA, Politiken, Undertoner, and Passive//Aggressive for her playful and high-energy live shows and her debut album, ‘Green World’.

She is currently working on her second album, ‘Euro Arab Lovergirl’, set for release in fall 2025, as well as the DJ duo Zoumer & Debbie Clubs with her creative partner Debbie Sings.


Bag navnet Zoumer står sanger og producer Yasmina Derradj (DK/DZ), hvis neongrønne musikalske univers oscillerer mellem energisk alternativ pop gennem et filter af punk, breakbeats og den algeriske protest-genre raï.

Zoumer er en leg med frihed og selvudtryk, hvor det ikke at passe ind transmuteres til den totale frisættelse. Aliasset Zoumer stammer fra (og er en homage til) frihedskæmperen Lalla Fatma N’Soumer, der ledte kampe mod den franske kolonimagt i Algeriet i 1800-tallet.

På blot halvandet år har Zoumer gæstet flere af landets festivaler, herunder Roskilde Festival i 2024, og fået ros af bl.a. GAFFA, Politiken, Undertoner og Passive//Aggressive, for sine både legesyge og energiske liveshows og debutalbummet, ‘Green World’. 

Pt. arbejder Zoumer på albumopfølgeren, ‘Euro Arab Lovergirl’, der udkommer til efteråret 2025, samt DJ-duoen Zoumer & Debbie Clubs med åndsfællen Debbie Sings.


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