Born in Vushtrri, Kosova, Nesim Maxhuni is a professional Prishtina-based percussionist. His vast experience and playing style has established him as one of the most innovative drummers in Europe, especially in genres such as jazz, hip-hop and neo soul.

Nesim accomplished his academic studies at the Music Academy of Skopje followed by numerous workshops in prestigious academies, including the Fontys Rockacademie in Holland.

Nesim’s playing can be enjoyed in more than 40 original albums of various musical styles such as jazz, funk, rock and drum ‘n’ bass. Nesim has had a vital role as drummer and arranger in the albums of two of the most eminent Prishtina-based singer- songwriters, Genc Salihu’s Kangë e Venë and Shpat Deda’s Molla e Parë. Furthermore, Nesim released his own original jazz and neo-soul albums: Treni, Syndrome and Homecoming, featuring world-class musicians with whom he also plays in numerous festivals in Europe and the US – Richard Bona, Edie Marshall, Tom Kennedy, Bob Albanese, John Wolf Brennan, Peter Gossweiler, Junior Tshaka, Eric Wells, Robert Jukic, Armend Xhaferi, Ilir Bajri, Sarp Maden, Cagri Sertel, Jure Pukl, Marko Crncec, Art Lokaj, and Prishtina Big Band among others – including the prestigious events such as Exit Festival in Serbia and Rock For Peace in Germany, and regular appearances in regional Jazz Festivals. Nesim has performed for MTV Exit with the band Kthjellu as part of an anti-trafficking campaign endorsed by Radiohead and Angelina Jolie. Nesim remains actively involved in the regional music scene as a professional jazz drummer, composer and teacher. He is a full time member of the Kosova Big Band, as well as a full time teacher at the Mitrovica Rock School, while privately tutoring a group of young and talented drummers.

Born in Winterthur, Switzerland, Fatlind Ferati is a bassist and composer of Kosovar-Albanian heritage. After completing his Masterclass in Switzerland with Urs Nüssli (Berkley) Fatlind began his career as a studio musician for various artists in the genres of R&B, Jazz, Pop, and Funk. Fatlind’s musical contributions can be heard in bands such as Trio of Love, Sytë, and Art Lokaj Live and Album.

Actively composing, Fatlind’s distinctive music style derives from the cultural treasures of Switzerland and Kosova, which he expresses with rich emotion and precision.

A revered multi-instrumentalist, but primarily a consummate keyboard player, Jeton Dolaku has been playing since the 1990s and is already a veteran in the regional music scene.

A graduate of Prenk Jakova music school in Prishtina, and also tutored at home by his father, Jeton has been an active musical contributor and performer for The Big Band of the National Radio Television of Kosova, while involved in several bands as a composer and performer: Marigona Band, Xuxi & XXL, Zanzi Band, Kthjellu, Humus, Magic Stick, Funk Off, among others. Jeton is adored by audiences in the North Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Switzerland and Ireland where he regularly plays concerts, besides taking part in major regional Festivals and Gala Shows. Jeton Dolaku is also a vital sound engineer for the National Radio Television of Kosova and runs his own studio as well, helping fellow artists hone their sound recordings and compositions.

Arian Randobrava is an accomplished musician with great passion for jazz and classical music, both of which he mastered at the Musical Academies of Graz and Skopje. With years of experience performing in countless bands and ensembles, Arian has established himself as a highly versatile saxophonist capable of delivering powerful and expressive performances. In addition to his work as a performer, Arian is an educator and enjoys great respect in the music community. He is an extremely skilful improviser, well known for his ability to take risks and push the boundaries of his craft and his instrument. His style draws from a variety of influences like jazz, blues, and world music, resulting in a unique and captivating sound that is all his own and which he cherishes in sharing with both fellow musicians and audiences. With a deep love for music and a fervent dedication to his craft, Arian continues to inspire and uplift audiences with his powerful saxophone playing, his commitment to education, and his fearless push for creativity.

Ilir Bajri is a Kosovar-Albanian jazz composer, pianist, and director of Prishtina Jazz Festival. Ilir is a current member of Classic Jazz Trio, Quasi Fusion Band, Ilir Bajri Quartet and has performed in countless regional festivals, as well as in the UK, Italy, Spain, and the US.

Philipp Konrad Labhart aka S. Franklin is a Swiss musician, bandleader, composer and founder of the record label Hinterhaus Records. As a trumpeter, guitarist, bassist and singer, he has played in various bands such as Min King (CH), Pullup Orchestra (CH/F), Plenty Enuff (CH), The Legacy (CH), Laquartett (CH/RSA), Victory Kid (US/CH) and has been a studio musician for Swiss music greats such as SteffLaCheff, Phenomden, Dodo and many more. With his most extensive project to date, the Pullup Orchestra (2007-2018), he played over 500 concerts throughout Europe.

Since 2023 he’s been residing in Kosova and is involved in several projects as S. Franklin & The Broken Wings and Art Lokaj & The New Management and collaborates on various other projects with Ilir Bajri, Visar Kuçi, Malda Susuri, Nesim Maxhuni, Jeton Dolaku, Arian Randobrava, Liburn Jupolli, and Arber Salihu.

Malda Susuri is an artist and graphic designer based in Prishtina and is also actively engaged in music, photography and various visual arts. Her exceptional dedication to music can be heard in her original songs as well as in her passionate live performances.

Jozefina Simoni is a professional vocalist from Shkodër, Albania. Besides singing she also plays the guitar and composes her own songs. Jozefina has taken part in several festivals throughout the region, such as the esteemed National Albanian Broadcaster RTSH at the Festivali 53 and 54, as well as Kënga Magjike, and was a finalist in the Voice of Albania.

A graduate of the Prishtina Music Academy, Urta Haziraj is a professional soprano singer, equally proficient performer in a pop-rock concert as she is in a solo classical recital.

A music enthusiast, Jeton Kulinxha is a self- taught drummer with a career as writer of screenplays and prose fiction. He is also an avid singer and songwriter. Dividing his time between Prishtina and London, Jeton founded Hoogie Minoogie Records with Art Lokaj in 2023 to steer original music and promising artists towards the world music stage.