Punkt with Arve Henriksen, Solveig Slettahjell, and more

Solveig Slettahjell (born in Bærum, Norway) is an award-winning Norwegian jazz singer. She debuted with the live album Slow Motion Orchestra (2001) on Curling Legs and won the 2005 Spellemannprisen for Jazz Album of the Year for Silver (2004).

Knut Reiersrud is a guitarist who began in blues and became an innovative stylist across African, Indian, Norwegian and American folk. He has played 6000 concerts, made 300+ records (16 under his own name), and performed with Buddy Guy and Junior Wells.

Arve Henriksen, from Stranda, Norway, is a renowned musician known for his ethereal trumpet style influenced by minimalist Japanese music. A member of Supersilent, he's collaborated with many artists like Tigran Hamasyan and Sinikka Langeland. His works such as "Chiaroscuro" and "Places of Worship" highlight his innovative blend of electronics and ambient textures. Henricksen's multiple albums, including "Towards Language," showcase his ability to evoke sacred spaces and natural sounds. He has also worked with notable ensembles and musicians, earning acclaim and a dedicated following.

Kristiansand, Norway's Punkt festival, founded 2005 by Jan Bang and Erik Honoré, is famed for its "Live Remix" concept. It blends experimental, jazz, electronic music, drawing global artists and achieving international acclaim.

Norwegian jazz pianist Jon Balke began with Arild Andersen's quartet, led groups like Masqualero, Magnetic North Orchestra, and Batagraf, and collaborated with top artists across jazz and fusion.