SPEAKER

Yasmin Umay

Singer

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Yasmin Umay is a Berlin-based vocalist whose sound draws on alternative R&B, Neo Soul, Jazz and Hip-Hop. Informed by her German-Turkish heritage, she brings a distinct perspective to contemporary soul music. Her forthcoming EP Aya explores the intersection of jazz and alternative R&B, combining organic instrumentation with warm, analog production. In 2025, Yasmin was selected as a Newcomer Artist for SXSW London, marking an important milestone in her artistic journey.

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Session

MW:M26 Opening Ceremony

Most Wanted: Music 2026 begins on the Main Stage! A live opening performance from Berlin vocalist Yasmin Umay sets the mood for the morning, followed by our welcome to MW:M26 and opening remarks introducing the thinking behind this year’s edition. An impulse address looks at what the music industry means for Berlin and how policy can support the sector through a time of change. The Opening Keynote, The Counter Gaze, then explores how technology can help reclaim the dancefloor from the digital gaze.

Arrive early, find your seat and start MW:M26 together with the whole MW:M community!

Opening

🇬🇧 English / 🇩🇪 German

BUSINESS

Convention

Moderators

Michael Biel

Lindi Delight

DJ Nomi

Stephan Hengst

Olaf Kretschmar

Yasmin Umay

Music Hall 2+3 – nhow Berlin

Nov 4, 2026,

11:00 –

11:40