Finding identity through sound

When asked where her identity comes from, Luna answers with a philosophy that mirrors her music.

“It comes from something kind,” she explains. “I try to be honest and genuine; through that, I meet something sincere and authentic in others.”

That search for authenticity has shaped both her artistic and personal life.

“I believe in the good of people, and I am trying to cultivate it through my music.”

Her approach to life is built around experience rather than perfection.

“My philosophy is quite simple. I build my results by making mistakes. I live all in. I make mistakes, I learn, and I keep moving.”

Luna describes herself as someone who carries different energies within herself — a balance between contrasting sides.

“I believe we all have yin and yang. I have different sides of myself. If I had to name my inner man, he would be Manolo — he’s a little edgy.”

That complexity is central to her creative process.

“You have to be allowed to be yourself. Not to be defined by gender or expectations, but to enjoy people for who they are. I look beyond people’s professional identities.”

For Luna, creativity requires honesty.

“You put up a facade, but you must dare to open yourself and expose yourself. You must experience all aspects of life to create. Even difficult experiences can become something meaningful.”

Oslo, Grünerløkka and the making of an artist

Luna’s connection to Oslo is inseparable from her identity.

“My dad is from Uruguay, and my mother is Norwegian. I grew up in Grünerløkka before it became trendy — with a toilet on the stairs and a shower in the kitchen. It was a blue-collar neighbourhood.”

The area shaped her understanding of community.

“I am very fond of Oslo, although sometimes I get tired of it. I have many good memories from when I was a child.”

Her parents were politically engaged and encouraged her to understand the world beyond herself.

“They taught me to take responsibility for who I am and for my actions. To be a fellow human being.”

Growing up surrounded by activism and openness influenced her artistic worldview.

“I was allowed to see reality. I didn’t want to live in a bubble. I learned empathy.”

Her multicultural background became another source of creative energy.

In 2009, Luna travelled to Uruguay to explore her father’s heritage — a journey that changed how she understood herself.

“I understood more about why I am the way I am. I met family members I had never met before, and there was so much love. It was a powerful experience.”

She sees her Norwegian and Latin American backgrounds as complementary forces.

“The Norwegian part of me is more calculated and reasonable, but the Latin part is more about passion. I feel lucky and proud of both.”

A voice beyond genres

Luna’s relationship with music began long before electronic production.

“There was always music in my family home. I grew up with Joni Mitchell, Pink Floyd, Latin music and jazz. My mother played piano and guitar, and my father taught me how to dance.”

Although she loved performing as a child, confidence did not always come easily.

“When I was younger, I was an exhibitionist. I loved singing and performing. Then, as I got older, I developed a severe case of stage fright.”

Overcoming that fear became part of her artistic journey.

“I had stage fright from hell, but I realised that if this was what I wanted to do, I had to master it.”

Music became a way of understanding herself.

“I’ve always used music to cope with my emotions. Becoming a singer was an organic process.”

Her voice became the connecting point between different worlds.

“Good music is good music, regardless of genre. I hope people recognise me by my voice, not by a specific sound.”

Working with producer BHLB has allowed her to explore that freedom.

“He gave me space to develop, and we created together. I want to tap into who I am when I am collaborating with someone. To create a context from chaos.”

For Luna, staying comfortable is the biggest creative danger.

“I don’t want to end up in a safe zone. When you dare to break out, that is when you create something.”

The underground without compromise

Although Luna has worked across electronic, soul, hip-hop and other musical landscapes, she has never been interested in following trends.

“I used to sneak into parties when I was too young. I listened to techno, house, hip-hop and everything I could find.”

That curiosity remains part of her process.

“Each genre has its own charm. It is not about the category; it is about how I feel in the moment.”

For Luna, collaboration is an emotional exchange.

“I feel a beat or a producer and try to make something meaningful with the vocal. It is about creating space for every sound and making a journey.”

Her definition of success is equally personal.

“I appreciate everyone who sits down and spends time listening. The fact that someone can relate to what I do is priceless.”

Open Up: vulnerability as creative strength

At the heart of Camilla Luna’s latest work is Open Up — a project that reflects her belief that honesty remains one of the most powerful artistic gestures.

“I had no expectations, but the response has been overwhelming. It has been a very humbling experience.”

The creative process was built around openness rather than control.

“The main idea was to be open to the process, to expose myself, and to feel more than I think. I didn’t work from a fixed idea. I tried to create harmony from chaos.”

The meaning behind the project is deeply personal.

“Open Up is about daring to be humble, vulnerable and honest.”

For Luna, vulnerability is not weakness. It is connection.

“Few people dare to meet on a sincere level, without masks. Life can hurt you if you don’t deal with your problems properly. We must dare to let people enter.”

The artists who shaped the journey

Throughout her career, Luna has collaborated with respected names including Bazis, Trulz & Robin, Arildo and others who have helped shape Oslo’s electronic history.

“Arildo is my number one supporter. He believes in me both as Camilla and as Camilla Luna.”

She also credits Trulz & Robin as important creative partners.

“They are my old-school crew. They have taught me a lot. I have great respect for them both as musicians and as people.”

Their collaborations have been built on trust.

“We share something rare. We can be personal with each other, and that is why it works.”

That freedom has allowed Luna to continue evolving rather than repeating herself.

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The next chapter

Today, Camilla Luna is entering a new phase.

Her forthcoming album will continue expanding the world she has built — combining electronic production, cinematic songwriting and her unmistakable vocal presence.

“I am enjoying the process of putting together the album. I am working on exciting collaborations, but I want to keep discovering new things.”

Her performances continue internationally, particularly in Barcelona, while she remains connected to her Scandinavian roots.

“I will definitely find time for the Scandinavian audience.”

After decades of exploring sound, identity and creativity, Luna remains committed to the same principle that has guided her from the beginning:

Stay curious. Stay open. Keep evolving.

At a moment when electronic music is often measured by speed, numbers and visibility, Camilla Luna represents something quieter — and perhaps more radical.

A belief that music does not need to shout to be powerful.

It simply needs to be honest.

The future of electronic music may be louder than ever — but Camilla Luna proves that its greatest power still lies in intimacy.

INTERVIEW BY © Arthur Sopin n Andreas Rod 

PHOTO BY DAG KNUDSEN, ANDREAS ROD, PEDER KLINGWALL