AySay

AySay is a band that unites Anatolian folk traditions and Nordic electronica through lead singer Luna Ersahin's roots. In Turkish, Kurdish, and Danish, they create a psychedelic space where borders dissolve, and only the raw human experience remains — a place between hope and hopelessness.

AySay's music celebrates diversity and builds bridges between cultures, making them a distinctive voice on the global music scene. With Luna's captivating and powerful vocals at the front and virtuoso musicians Aske Døssing Bendixen and Carl West Hosbondved by her side, AySay creates a musical universe that moves the listener from the Nordic landscapes to the heart of Anatolia.

By combining traditional instruments like the saz with modern pop and electronic elements, AySay creates an innovative sonic universe that breaks with genres and unites worlds.

AySay's journey has been marked by great recognition — they have received four Danish Music Awards Roots, including:

• Album of the Year for Su Akar (2022) and KÖY (2024)
• Name of the Year (2022)
• Composer of the Year, awarded to Luna Ersahin (2022)

Additionally, they received the Carl Prize as Composer of the Year within Roots, cementing AySay's position as one of Denmark's most innovative and original bands.

Their second album, KÖY, was released in October 2023 and is a captivating tribute to cultural heritage. The album builds on the success of the debut album Su Akar (2021) and showcases AySay's artistic development. With its rich soundscapes and alluring melodic themes, KÖY renews world music for a global audience, drawing inspiration from both new and old legends such as Altın Gün, Derya Yıldırım, Selda Bağcan, and Aynur Dogan.