Names like Gilli, Lamin, Tessa, Annika, and Aphaca are ruling the festivals this summer. Experts believe Danish music has become overwhelmingly dominant in an era of algorithms and industry shifts.
In the entrance of a green tent, Gilli’s music blasts from a Soundboks. It’s still morning, and in the camping area KærligHeden at Smukfest, three friends are using the rapper’s tunes and some coffee drinks with vodka to wake up.
One of them has this habit from home – minus the vodka. In fact, he listens to Danish music from the moment he wakes up.
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