Liva Dumpe received a grant for the development of new music. Rooted in Latvian folk ritual and symbolism, Liva's songwriting is catchy, yet the harmonic language and expansion of vocal possibilities leave you guessing at every turn. With a background in classical piano and jazz vocals, her music weaves stories through improvisation.Liva is a Latvian vocalist and composer, but first and foremost, she is a storyteller,  described as tameless and impressionistic, with an affinity for the free and avant-garde. Her debut album “Talskatis”, alongside her quintet, was nominated for both Best Jazz Album and Best Debut Album at the Latvian music awards Zelta Mikrofons in 2025. She holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, jazz voice department. As part of her studies, she participated in an exchange program at the USC Thornton School of Music in Los Angeles. Liva actively performs across the Netherlands, Latvia, and Europe, both as a soloist and collaborator. She has worked with artists such as Louis Cole & Metropole Orkest, Brad Mehldau, Fuensanta, Ben van Gelder, Kika Sprangers, Marta Arpini, Flatland Prayer, Meander Trio, Vera Morais Eupnea, Federica Lorusso Quintet and others.