Ronja Maltzahn

Female producer, cellist and multilingual songwriter currently based in Hannover, Germany. Forget your typical singer-songwriter scenario with a singer and a guitar in the spotlight; the stage transforms into an archipelago of electronic instruments—moog bass, midi keys, and drum pad—surrounded by a close-knit family of acoustic counterparts. Above the ensemble hovers a circular screen, a canvas for visual projections that breathe life into the narratives of each song. While her lyrical palette may lean toward contemplation and a fondness for melancholy tones, attentive ears will discern a lively joy that emerges within every minor chord. Backstage encounters with Ronja are etched in memory as moments with a spirited soul, radiating immense affection for the world and the musical companions that form her extended family. Together with her Argentinian music partner Fede she has travelled more than 20 countries and played over 400 shows in different band formations. She has released three studio albums and translated her songs into many different languages along the road. 2022 she was awarded with the German newcomer prize from Udo Lindenberg and in 2023 the songwriter prize of Banz.