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A fairy tale from the tough music business. Without ever aspiring to stand on a stage, Naima Joris taught herself the basics of guitar and piano—just enough to play and sing the covers that spoke to her heart at home. From her attic room, she captured the hearts of many lonely listeners during the harsh COVID times. Her voice was enchanting, and before long, she was invited to sing with Isbells and Raymond Van het Groenewoud. Her father, jazz musician Chris Joris, pulled her onto the stage as a guest vocalist in his band.

In 2021, she debuted with her first self-titled EP, featuring deep, intense songs that sought to give a place to the pain and sorrow of losing a loved one. This was followed by the Radio 1 Belpop Promise title, a MIA nomination for Breakthrough of the Year and two albums: Tribute to Daniel Johnston and While The Moon.

For her next step, she returns to the beginning, diving into the disarming covers that started it all for her.

On Enjoy The Silence, Naima Joris, together with masterful musician Vitja Pauwels, reinterprets timeless songs by Nick Drake, Tom Waits, and Billie Holiday, among others. Each track is stripped to its essence and released into the world with a whispering intensity. Their interplay, like a Siamese twin of sound and emotion, evokes the spirit of Mark Hollis—music to leave you speechless.