Stef Kamil Carlens is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, composer, and record producer. For over two decades, he has been a soulful and energetic presence on European music and theatre stages.
With the support of skillful and inventive musicians, he guides the audience through a wide range of emotions, from melancholic to super-funky. Constantly exploring new sound possibilities, he often presents surprising versions of the songs in his extensive repertoire. Nel has been a key member of Stef’s band since 2016.
A new project, Stef Kamil Carlens and The POEM, was created in 2024, featuring Nel Ponsaers on keys and vocals, Rahmat Emonds on mandolin, violin, and vocals, and Carlens himself on guitar, bass, and vocals. The trio performs subdued versions of their own work, along with unique interpretations of forgotten gems, with plenty of harmony singing, warm analog sounds, and a deep love for the written word.