JELISA

JELISA, a multi-talented artist from Amsterdam, is known for her warm, authentic voice and innovative sound. Blending alternative soul with elements of jazz, soul, indie, funk, and experimental R&B, her music draws listeners into an intimate yet bold world where emotions run deep and creativity knows no bounds. Her sound evokes influences from artists like Hiatus Kaiyote, D’Angelo, Cleo Sol, Jordan Rakei, Sade, Bon iver , and Stevie Wonder, while remaining uniquely her own. Her performances at festivals like So What’s Next? and Supersonic Jazz, as well as at venues like Tolhuistuin, Melkweg, Maroquinerie and the Paradiso, radio stations like Sublime, BBC, Npo soul & Jazz have solidified her reputation as an exciting new voice in the scene. After the success of her debut EP Season of Vulnerability (2022), she released her reflective second EP Do you feel the same? ( 2025) showcasing her deep emotional and musical exploration. JELISA spent the past year writing prolifically, preparing for an exciting new releases in 2026. With a fresh EP on the horizon, created in Japan expect much more from her as she continues to push boundaries and captivate audiences with her fearless approach to modern soul.