Berlin 21 Streetworkers are a vibrant funk and groove-jazz ensemble born from the spontaneous street performances that filled Berlin's Moabit-Tiergarten district during the COVID lockdowns. What started as impromptu jam sessions on corner stages has evolved into a tightly-woven collective that radiates the infectious energy of their origins.

Fronted by Emil Wahlgren's warm and soulful vocals, the ensemble weaves together soul, funk, and jazz standards with their own original compositions. Their music carries the unmistakable DNA of street performers—direct, groovy, and built to move bodies and souls alike. Whether they're reinterpreting classic soul and funk tracks or unveiling new material, Berlin 21 Streetworkers bring a spontaneous, celebratory spirit that feels both polished and genuinely alive.

The collective captured their live energy on a 2025 album release, documenting the raw charisma and musicianship that has made them beloved fixtures in Berlin's independent music scene. Their performances are characterized by tight grooves, infectious rhythms, and the kind of communal joy that harks back to their street-performing roots.

If you're drawn to music that feels both carefully crafted and utterly unpretentious—where funk meets jazz meets genuine human connection—Berlin 21 Streetworkers deliver an evening of pure groove and soul.

Kunstfabrik Schlot provides the perfect intimate venue for experiencing this ensemble in their element.

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