Stefan Mahendra

Folklore Sessions Presents

Stefan Mahendra + Connie Eliza

Mahendra's musical journey began at a piano bench in South London, guided by his mother's encouragement and early classical training. But it wasn't long before he veered off the traditional path - drawn deeply into the world of jazz, soul, and R&B.

In 2024, he opened for US soul sensation Jarrod Lawson on his UK tour, before supporting Death Row Records artist October London on his sold-out UK run in 2025. Later that year, he joined legendary soul group The Stylistics on their 24-date UK tour, performing to audiences across the country. Most recently, in February 2026, Stefan supported Joss Stone on her US West Coast tour - his biggest milestone to date.

With a highly anticipated second EP set for release in March 2026, Stefan Mahendra continues to carve out his space as one of the most distinctive voices in modern R&B and Soul.