Domi Chansorn

Making music with the devotion of a child at play

Domi Chansorn composes, produces and plays a wide range of instruments. Born in Huttwil in 1988, this multi-talented artist moves between a diverse array of genres, seeking the same essence in each: the honest, unguarded moment. The drums became his most important instrument and a means of self-healing.

At the age of 14, a scholarship took him to New York City and from then on, his focus was entirely on music. Numerous further accolades followed, including in 2024 the Werkjahr of the City of Zurich, which serves as his place of residence and creative work. Over the years he has toured and performed in concerts with Sophie Hunger, Bonaparte, Fred Frith and Colin Vallon. On stage, from the very first note, Domi Chansorn whirls like a tornado and is at the same time in a trance. The driving force: cultivating trust in one’s own path. In 2026, new works will be released featuring various Swiss Music Prize winners (including Béatrice Graf, Tapiwa Svosve and Ganesh Geymeier). A second solo album is planned for 2027; the first – hoppalulu bum – matured over ten years in his own studio and was released in 2022.

His work is increasingly focused on his own artistic practice, always seeking depth, even if that makes the path more difficult.

Excerpt from the jury statement

This award recognizes Domi Chansorn’s outstanding musical quality, his indisputable presence in the Swiss music scene, his versatility and his artistic courage.