Diana Ezerex

More heart and soul is hardly possible: Diana Ezerex’s music combines urban pop, hip hop, soul and trap. Her charismatic voice brings to mind the energy of Rag’n Bone Man, the intensity of Bon Iver and the serenity of Anderson.Paak. For the last four years the singer has been performing as a volunteer for prisoners. She has received numerous awards for her commitment to social matters, amongst others the prize “Aktiv für Demokratie & Toleranz” funded by the Bundeszentrale für Politische Bildung, the Heinz-Kappes-Preis 2020 and the Jugenddiakoniepreis 2019. At the asphalt Festival Diana Ezerex will, for the very first time, be performing songs live from her debut album My Past’s Gravity, which will be released in June. Her songs deal with topics which are closely related to prison life and pick up on themes such as taboos, structural problems and social inequality. Diana Ezerex’s lyrics are highly socially relevant and authentic, pose questions with regards to mental health, suicide, acceptance and how to find your way within society.

“Diana Ezerex is a songwriter whose passion does not only burn for music but also for social justice.” (Bayerischer Rundfunk)

“Her low, smoky voice pierces your heart the moment she strikes upon one of her own original songs.” (Badische Neueste Nachrichten)