Mariam Wallentin a Swedish artist and one of Scandinavia’s most distinctive vocalists and composers, an artist whose work unites emotional intensity with fearless musical exploration.
With roots in improvisation and contemporary music, as well as pop and soul, she moves effortlessly between genres, creating a deeply expressive and boundary-crossing sound. Often likened to a modern-day Alice Coltrane, Wallentin shapes music that resonates both spiritually and intellectually.
Internationally acclaimed as one half of the duo Wildbirds & Peacedrums and with her solo-alias Mariam The Believer, she has collaborated with artists including St. Vincent, Feist, Hildur Gudnadottir, Ben Frost and Caribou. She is also a central creative force within the Swedish jazz scene, and has been a prominent contributor the Fire! Orchestra ensemble, as both composer and performer.
Wallentin has appeared on major international stages, including a performance in honor of Björk at the Polar Music Prize ceremony, and has recently performed with the LA Phil as well as previously at the Royal Opera House and the Holland Festival. Recipient of the Manifest Prize and the Jazzkatten Award, and nominated for the Nordic Music Prize and several Swedish Grammys, she brings to the stage a rare combination of artistic integrity, vocal power, and visionary expression.
Last updated: 2nd March 2026
