Berlin Declares 2025 the Year of the Voice as Instrument of the Year

Cultural events, workshops, and performances will celebrate the human voice’s unique power to connect and inspire.

The Landesmusikräte have named the human voice as the Instrument of the Year for 2025, emphasizing its ability to bridge cultural, linguistic, and geographic divides.
Berlins’ Kultursenator Joe Chialo and singer Jocelyn B. Smith launched the year-long celebration with a collaborative performance of 'Morning Has Broken.'
Planned activities include concerts, beatboxing workshops, jodel courses, and choir performances, with a focus on community engagement and inclusivity.
Experts highlight the voice’s health and social benefits, advocating for initiatives like choirs in schools and therapy for individuals with speech or respiratory challenges.
The year will also spotlight the preservation of endangered languages and diverse vocal traditions from Berlin’s multicultural population.