Naima Joris debuted in 2021 at age 40 with a self-titled EP consisting of five intense songs expressing the pain of losing a loved one. The fragile and personal stories touched listeners, who found comfort, understanding and strength in her music. With the singles “Soon,” “Bellybutton” and “My Home,” Naima made an immediate impression, followed by the Radio 1 “Belpop Promise” title, a tasted passage in Vive le Vélo and an MIA nomination for “Breakthrough.”
In a short time she released two albums, Tribute To Daniel Johnston and While The Moon, making three records in two years. The cover of her last album subtly reflected how Naima nearly drowned under the pressure of expectations.
After burnout, Naima decided to let go of everything and return to her roots: the intimate covers that began her musical journey. She also went freediving, in search of the silence of the underwater world. The result is her project Enjoy The Silence, in duo with Vitja Pauwels. During the recordings, she once again lost someone dear to her, but Naima has since mastered the art of turning the alchemy of tears into pearls, and sorrow into peace.
