- Ticket price:
- From: £18
- Running time:
- 2 hrs (incl interval)
Namvula takes inspiration from the deep grooves of Africa, the lyrical sensibility of folk-pop, and the improvisational freedom of jazz.
Singing about the beauty and ugliness of life, its creativity, its tenderness and cruelty. The inspiring stories and influences of strong women who populate her lineage have informed her interest in and sensitivity to politics including feminism, the climate emergency, and migration.
Shiwezwa, was released in 2014 to critical acclaim, including being selected as one of The Sunday Times’ top 100 albums of the year. Her 2017 concept album, Quiet Revolutions, was dubbed “a contemporary masterpiece” by Jazz FM. Namvula’s EP All Shades of the Sun was released on Friday 29th September 2023.
A true original…a soulful performer. An adventurous and impressive set that blends African styles with jazzThe Guardian
Melodies that speak to the heartSunday Times