A Woman’s Voice is set for release on September 11th, 2026 via April Records.

Inspired by Kvinde kend din historie (Woman Know Your History) by Danish author Gry Jexen, Pilgaard was moved to revisit the lives of women whose achievements have shaped Danish history. Rather than documenting their stories directly, she reimagines them through original compositions reflecting on their courage, struggles and lasting influence. The album honours figures including painter Anna Ancher, electronic music pioneer Else Marie Pade, geophysicist Inge Lehmann, women’s rights campaigner Thit Jensen, silent film stunt performer Emilie Sannom and sculptor Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen, while also giving voice to the lesser-known story of Carla Hansine Petersen, whose life reflects the women subjected to Denmark’s twentieth-century eugenics policies.

Musically, A Woman’s Voice moves between intimate ballads and rhythmically adventurous contemporary jazz, combining lyrical storytelling with shifting time signatures, melodic bass lines and emotionally driven melodies. Pilgaard also weaves subtle musical references into the compositions, from shimmering vibraphone textures inspired by Else Marie Pade’s electronic works to the improvised opening of Mistress of the Air, evoking Emilie Sannom’s aerial performances.

For the recording, Pilgaard assembled an international sextet of musicians she has met throughout her musical journey. Estonian pianist Rahel Talts, Swedish bassist Hilda Nordkvist, Polish drummer Patrycja Wybrańczyk, and Danish vibraphonist Viktoria Søndergaard and trumpeter Ida Brinch each bring their own musical voice to the project, creating an ensemble shaped by collaboration as much as composition.

With A Woman’s Voice, Pilgaard combines historical research with contemporary songwriting, celebrating the lives of women whose voices continue to resonate today. The result is her most ambitious work to date, balancing thoughtful storytelling with a rich, expressive contemporary jazz sound.