The world’s only messenger of Finnish-Bulgarian groove, DANTCHEV:DOMAIN brings together musical elements from the North and the South in a truly unique way. The band’s genre-defying style draws from both jazz and the aesthetics of experimental music. Since 2019, the group has earned acclaim as a versatile and charismatic ensemble both in Finland and on international stages. At every show, the band captivates audiences with its broad palette of sonic colours, finely honed interplay and magnetic stage presence.

The powerful vocals of Anna Dantchev, also known by her artist name “Bulgarian Voice from Finland”, echo the mountains of Bulgaria, the lakes of Finland and the pulse of the world. Cinematic melodies, tight rhythms and lyrics reflecting the world around us invite the listener on a lifelong journey filled with twists, turns and endless shades of colour.

At the opening evening’s concert, DANTCHEV:DOMAIN takes the audience into the stories and atmospheres of their third studio album, released in 2025. To Those Who Have Gone, I Sing in a Key of D is an eight-song collection inspired by the transience of life, and dedicated to gratitude for life, music and one’s roots.

Anna Dantchev – vocals, tupan drum
Erno Haukkala – trombone, vocals
Kenneth Ojutkangas – tuba, baritone guitar, vocals
Antti-Pekka Rissanen – drums, percussion

WeeGee Live: April Jazz Club is a series of intimate concerts in museum surroundings. The series is a co-production between April Jazz Club, Exhibition Centre WeeGee and EMMA. Free entry! Check out the full programme of the opening evening.