Biography

Islam Ghallab (Odqin) is an Egyptian musician, music producer, and frontman of the Odqin Ensemble. His work blends elements of hi-hop and jazz to create a distinctive, soulful soundscape.

Active in music since 2007, Odqin released his debut EP, Afterthought, in 2019. Since then, he’s explored new sounds with projects like Fragments of Self and Leftovers Vol. 1 (2024). Along the way, he’s collaborated with other artists, including producing Coming in 3s for London-based rapper Finn Foxell.

Odqin Ensemble

Since the inception of Odqin Ensemble in 2024, Islam has been performing live with his band across Scandinavia. The Malmö- and Copenhagen-based collective fuses jazz with elements of hip-hop, RnB, and electronics, with improvisation at the heart of their music, making every performance unique and unrepeatable.

With a growing reputation, the ensemble continues to expand its reach, bringing their live performances to new stages and audiences. The ensemble consists of:

• Islam Ghallab: Synthesizers

• Roy Moonen: Drums


• Gareth Davies: Bass


• Thiery Marazanye: Keys


• Jon Sensmeier: Saxophone


• Esther Sue: Vocals

Notable Performances

• Cairo Jazz Festival (2022)

• Copenhagen Jazz Festival (2024)

• Malmö Sommarscen (2025)