Punkt with Arve Henriksen, Solveig Slettahjell, and more

Solveig Slettahjell is an award-winning Norwegian jazz singer born in Bærum. She debuted in 2001 with Slow Motion Orchestra and won a Spellemannsprisen Award for her 2004 breakout album Silver. Known for her Slow Motion Quintet, she has collaborated with artists like Morten Qvenild and Tord Gustavsen.

Knut Reiersrud is a versatile guitarist who mastered ten string instruments. Starting with the blues, he has performed 6,000 concerts, contributed to over 300 records, and released 16 albums under his own name, playing diverse folk music traditions.

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.