Hania Rani

In the artist's words:

"I think I am the same person as an artist and as a person. Music is my way of communication and I see the art, the music as a whole thing, with no borders, divisions or even genres." (Hania Rani)

Hania Rani can justifiably be described as one of the most versatile and productive musicians of our time. Since her acclaimed debut album Esja in 2019, a lot has happened in the life of the now multi-award-winning pianist and composer. Another album, Home, followed in 2020 on the tasteful label Gondwana Records. She remained true to her style - whether exuberant or melancholic - Hania Rani's pieces can no more be assigned to a mood than they can be assigned to a genre. Rather, they seem to absorb and catalyze their own mood.

In addition to soundtracks, such as for Piotr Domalewski's film I Never Cry, she has also released various collaborations, including the joint work Inner Symphonies with cellist Dobrawa Czocher, released on the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label.
Rani, who still commutes between her homes in Warsaw and Berlin, grew up with her parents in Gdansk - surrounded by music and films. While she initially followed a strict classical music education, she soon discovered her interest in jazz and electronic music. She cites Chopin, Shostakovich, Dave Brubeck and Moderat as inspirations from this period. But also influences as diverse as Max Richter, Nils Frahm, Radiohead and The Beatles.