The Downstairs Sessions

A cozy night of acoustic live music with three amazing female artists taking over the Karakas stage!

The music of singer-songwriter LIZ JOAN feels like rediscovering a long-sealed diary or a perfectly chosen film soundtrack: soothing, profound and, above all, captivating. With her warm, deep voice and a poetic eye for life’s subtle cracks, she tells of intense love, heavy thoughts and the bittersweet beauty of memory. Inspired by Americana, pop and folk, she conjures up a unique blend for anyone who wants to dive into her diary with her

Clara Thadea is a producer and singer, crafting her own dream-like, indie-soul sound. Recording and creating from her home studio in Berlin, her first self-produced album is in the works. Her expressional singing and songwriting provide her with a constant ‘medium to process emotions, relationships and world views’, which you can hear come to life in her performances across the city.

JILIAAN is a Berlin-based singer, pianist, and songwriter who blends the rich textures of classical piano with modern pop and neoclassical influences. With a voice that cuts to the bone and unfiltered lyrics she creates songs that feel both intimate and expansive. Shaped by a life of international movement from a young age, she channels her personal truths into soul-baring string, piano and vocal arrangements. Her debut album „In the dark, what is there to do but sing?“, set for release in summer 2026, offers a compelling voice for anyone searching for belonging, connection, or something real.