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Ajabu! is a Malmö and Berlin based independent label for music and film presenting unique recordings, collaborations and meetings between artists and musicians from different parts of the world. We have since the start had a clear vision and ambition to challenge and present an alternative to the mainstream and commercialized music scene of today. Established in 2005 by producer and filmmaker Pether Lindgren ajabu! is nowdays home to the finest from a prominent selection of global stars. An award winning and critically acclaimed label, publisher and film creation house.

Awards, recognition & news

Luizga & Edgar Valente - AIE nominated for Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik 2/2024

Luizga & Edgar Valente - AIE new entry at #3 WMCE March 2024

Sousou & Maher Cissoko - Små Små Händer placement in the serie Dr. Death (2024)


ajabu! selected #5 at Top 20 Label Awards 2023

Maher Cissoko - Kora World nomination Manifest Awards 2023


4 ajabu! releases (Irma Ferreira, Maher Cissoko, Dawda Jobarteh, Antonis Antoniou) on WMCE Top 200 - 2024

Maher Cissoko - Kunoo placement in the film Madame Luna by Daniel Espinosa (2024)

La Brigida Orquesta - Musica para la Inmensa Minoria album of the year at Citylabglobal Awards Chile 2023

Maher Cissoko - Kora World #2 WMCE Chart for December 2023 and #7 WMCE Chart January 2024

Antonis Antoniou – Throisma nomination Songlines Music Awards 2023

Dawda Jobarteh – Do you know a place called Flekkeröy? nomination Manifest Awards 2022

Asmaa Hamzaoui & Bnat Timbouktou - Oulad Lghaba nomination Songlines Music Awards 2020