The Latvian-born artist has crafted a sound niche reflective of her journeys, both physical and emotional. Hope, wanderlust, and self-reflection emerge as raw materials for carefully sculpted compositions; her lyrics brim with intimacy. — Jazz Speaks, Stephanie Jones

She is a beauty on stage, but in a very natural way, honest and playful – totally into the music; – let’s call her Arta Sunshine Jēkabsone. — Montreux Jazz Shure Voice Competition diaries, Sabine Kühlich

In her music, you can hear warmth, gratitude, and compassion, as well as crystal-clear intention and focus. — Jazz Speaks, Noah Fishman

Beyond her vocal artistry, Jēkabsone is a perceptive composer and curator, developing interdisciplinary projects that expand across style, media, and time period. — Jazz Speaks, Kevin Laskey

…she delivered a beautiful array of pieces that gorgeously framed her clear tone, understated phrasing, and a knack for memorable melodies. But more deeply, Arta created a meditation on light, in its natural form certainly, but also in its spiritual and human capacity.  — Hot House Jazz Guide, Seton Hawkins

LATVISKAIS KAMOLIŅŠ PASAULES MŪZIKĀ on JazzIn Magazine, interview by Evilena Protektore 

The successful New-York-based Latvian musician is reinventing Latvian folk songs, article by Elga Sīle on Mission Latvia

Interview with latvieši.com/ Līva Karlsone ”Searching freedom in challenges. Jazz vocalist Arta Jēkabsone in New York”

Arta Jēkabsone one of the 2025 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellows

Arta Jēkabsone featured on Our Town Local Upper East Side News Paper’s article “Cool Jazz Blasted Through Hot Day at First NoMad Jazz Fest” 

TRUE NORTH acted as the inaugural event of Nordic Artists of New York (NANY), a mission to unite and elevate Nordic and Baltic artistry in New York

Featured Interview with Arta Jēkabsone on CanvasRebel Magazine

Arta Jēkabsone featured on Nick Marks’ song Dedication (for Gabi) on KEXP Playlist 

Arta Jēkabsone featured on Nick Marks’ song Dedication (for Gabi) on Fame Magazine

Arta Jēkabsone featured on Nick Marks’ song Dedication (for Gabi) on Plastic Magazine 

Arta Jēkabsone featured on Nick Marks’ song Dedication (for Gabi) on Beach House Magazine

The Jazz Gallery Presents: Beachfinds

Vocal and instrumental suite for bigband ”Impressions of an Era”concert premiere in Concerthall “Latvija” with Venstpils Bigband

Dean Wilson: Voices from the other side by Russ Litten

A word from the students. A sneak peek into «Ventspils Groove» annual summer festival “It was probably the first time that the Latvian language was sung on the Jazzland stage  – in elven tones…” 

Jazz Speaks: The Jazz Gallery Residency Commissions: Arta Jēkabsone’s “Searching for a Song” by Kevin Laskey

Article in JazzTimes – Sarah Vaughan Competition Announces 2021 Finalists

Interview on “JAZZin” Electronic Jazz Magazine by Evilena Protektore. Issue Nr.21

Arta Jēkabsone featured on New York Times Magazine Article “8 Things to Do This Weekend” as a part of The Jazz Gallery Lockdown Session.

Anchoring Roots: Arta Jēkabsone Speaks by Stephanie Jones

Light: Arta Jēkabsone Speaks A look inside The Jazz Gallery: Interview with Noah Fishman at Jazz Speaks

An article about Arta’s Light on Hot House Jazz Guide Magazine: Musicians Talk Inspirations: Arta Jēkabsone by Seton Hawkins

Article “JazzKukko Festival 2018” by Kari Antila

Interview in Latvian National Magazine “Diena” – A view to America

Article about Arta’s concert Light on Kandavas Novada Vēstnesis

Interview on “JAZZin” Electronic Jazz Magazine by Aleksandra Line. Issue Nr.4 “A COLD WINTER DAY THOUGHTS ON A RAINBOW AND A RIVER BY EDGARS CĪRULIS & ARTA JĒKABSONE“

Article on“JAZZin” Electronic Jazz Magazine by Evilena Protektore. Issue Nr.3 “LIGHT” – MILES DAVIS & IMANTS ZIEDONIS IN ONE ALBUM

Interview on Music Magazine” Figaro” by Guna Blaua (2016)

Montreux Jazz Shure Voice Competition Experience (2016)

ARTA JEKABSONE WINS THE VOICE COMPETITION

Latvian Vocalist Arta Jekabsone Wins 2016 Shure Montreux Jazz Voice Competition

Arta Jekabsone, Jazz ’17, Wins Montreux Jazz Vocal Competition

Latvian Vocalist Arta Jekabsone Wins 2016 Shure Montreux Jazz Voice Competition “When I Was Thinking About The Concept Of What To Sing, For Me The First Condition Was: Be Yourself, I Chose The Songs Where I Felt A Connection.”

Lepojamies! Latviešu dziedātāja Arta Jēkabsone uzvarējusi prestižā džeza konkursā

Kandavniece Arta Jēkabsone uzvar džeza konkursā Šveicē

Kandavniece Arta Jēkabsone uzvarējusi prestižā džeza konkursā