VAZ
VAZ is a producer, songwriter & artist duo, consisting of sisters Jenny and Cecilia Vaz. Inspired by the harsh climate of the Nordic hemisphere and traditional Cape Verdean folk music; VAZ delivers a unique electronic sound, with influences from hip-hop, afrobeat and classical music in a genre coined by the duo as Afro Nordic Futurism.
Hailing from Sweden with roots from Cape Verde, the sisters have produced music and collaborated with a large number of Scandinavian artists, and made waves in 2017 with their critically acclaimed debut record “NECESSARY”. The duo received Swedish Grammy nominations in the categories “Producer Of The Year” and “Best Alternative Pop” for the awards in 2018, and the following year they got the prestigious role as musical directors and house band of the classic Swedish TV show På Spåret.
VAZ are also the creators of the all female music platform and network Studio XX and the audio visual art installation Panorama. Both projects seek to create paths and opportunities for fellow producers and artists, challenging gender inequality and lack of representation in the music industry.
In 2020 VAZ launched their independent music agency Nordiska Musikbyrån specializing in bespoke music for visual art, media and design projects, working with clients such as Yves Saint Laurent, Balmain, Adidas and more.