Challem was born in Zoeterwoude (The Netherlands) in 1994 and started playing the piano at the age of 8.

As he is on a continuous journey to explore life, Challem’s music speaks to many due to its honesty; it feels as though his music can be read like a diary.

His emotions, voice, movement, and reactions are communicated through his piano. It’s an instinctive phase where thoughts reach out and lucidly guide him.

In the fall of 2021, he found himself in a small room with a piano. His thoughts were ready to be translated into music; this burst of inspiration lasted three months and resulted in a double EP (Aparigraha & Santosha) of 13 compositions, where he embraced the concept of non-greed and non-attachment. This was the beginning of a search for his inner voice.

Challem started envisioning his future the day he wanted to buy a grand piano, he thought about it a second time and turned around. Where should the piano go? From that moment onward he started imagining a life around the piano; a place close to nature where he could play the piano while enjoying the mountain view at sunrise. 

Ever since he’s working towards his dream. While being on the road, he has developed the habit of composing on any piano that is crossing his path. During his journey he discovers the hidden mountains of Asturias where special friendships arise. Everyday he gets a clearer picture of his dream, and 12 compositions unfolded. 

Challem’s new album ‘The Road’ is a story about setting direction, and at the same time letting go. You can have a plan in life, but sometimes life has a plan for you. The dream lies in living towards it.

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