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Gidon Carmel is a songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. He lives with his family in Berlin.
JOKA - A concept album by Gidon Carmel & Kyle Morton, out June 12, 2026 via popup-records.
JOKA is a concept album that tells the story of Gidon Carmel’s grandmother, Joka — following her experiences in Auschwitz and the years after, until her passing in Israel in 1978.
The album unfolds across ten songs, each from the perspective of a different person who knew Joka at different stages of her life. Through their stories, the album offers a layered and personal reflection on her journey, touching on themes of survival, memory, and resilience.
Created over three years, JOKA is a collaboration between singer, writer, and producer Kyle Morton (Typhoon) and drummer, producer Gidon Carmel. Recorded between Berlin and Portland, as well as through remote sessions, the album brings together different musical influences and perspectives.
Featuring guest performances by:
Lena Minder (CH)
My Body (US)
Danielle Sullivan (US)
Written, produced and engineered by Gidon Carmel & Kyle Morton
Mixed by Jeff Stuart Saltzman
