freekind.
“Be free. Be kind.” This is the philosophy of Sara and Nina, the duo behind Freekind. Based in Slovenia, they met through their shared love of R&B, hip-hop, and soul music. Their journey began in 2020 with their first singles and well-received EPs, opening doors to major festivals like Reeperbahn, Eurosonic, and Sziget. In 2024, they won big at the MME Awards (Music Moves Europe Awards) and made it onto KEXP’s list of the best albums of the year. Their soulful, groovy, and dreamy music is filled with messages of love and hope.
Prix Coup de Coeur 2024 donated by Bank Julius Baer
The Swiss Rising Talent artist or band with the most non-duplicate votes will be awarded CHF 8’000.– worth of music gear. This exceptional gift is supported by Bank Julius Baer, a Global Partner of the Montreux Jazz Festival and MJF Residency.