Oleek

Oleek (Bengali for “Illusory or imagined”) is a 3-piece hip hop / Modern jazz band based in Berlin. The all star constellation was aligned when they met as masters students at BIMM Berlin. Oleek draws on aspects of future jazz, hip hop, and rnb while staying true to rhythmic and ideological elements of hip-hop, paired with socially-conscious and introspective lyrics.
Oleek brings a diverse approach to music with emcee Hal Warren coming from Tacoma, WA, bass player Matthew Panakal coming from Chennai India, and guitarist Axel Wahlund from Härnösand, Sweden. Featured guests joing Oleek at Listen To Berlin is drummer Patrick Lema from California, USA, keyboardist Bobbi from Stockholm, Sweden, trumpeter Benedikt Nicolai from Berlin, and vocalist Meri from Helsinki, Finland. The international trio is set to hit the studio this Fall, while continuing to display electric and captivating live performances as the young crew takes over Berlin.

Oleek will perform as part of the LISTEN TO BERLIN: YOUTH SHOWCASE on 4 November 2026 at House of Music.