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Colour War EP – Out Now!

It’s here and I’m delighted to share it with you - my new EP ‘Colour War’. Four songs that explore my experience as a Black woman and artist at this moment in time.  I explore a range of deeply personal topics from facing colourism to questioning social justice, allowing me to find my voice and express my truth.  In this quartet of heartfelt songs, you’ll also find hope and joy, where the music becomes...

Royal Philharmonic Society Award Nomination!

Absolutely delighted to be nominated for this year’s Royal Philharmonic Society Instrumentalist of the Year Award. Thank you so much to all the team, @ism_music and all the other nominees! 🤩 Photo by @ben_ealovega Makeup by @niedian_mua ...

Earth

Delighted that the Solem Quartet chose to feature my song 'Earth' for voice and string quartet on their latest release 'Painted Light' (Delphian Records). Stream HERE. ...

Identity

It is always a joy to collaborate with British national treasure, producer/composer Nitin Sawhney. I'm so proud of our song 'This Is Our Home' featured on his last release Identity (Warner Records). It's dedicated to my grandparents, pioneers in the Windrush Generation. I hope you enjoy this song that is so special to me. Stream HERE. ...

Ocean Floor

I am so excited to share with you the fruits of a beautiful collaboration I've been part of with the London Symphony Orchestra Percussion Ensemble. The album is a live recording of a special concert we gave last year at LSO St. Luke's as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival. Some of you were there and so I'm delighted that you'll get to re-live that night again. Over the course of a few years, Neil Percy...

BBC Proms 2023

The BBC Proms has been an incredible celebration of classical music this summer and I'm super lucky to have co-hosted two of the BBC Four TV Broadcasts. If you want to catch up on all the magic or re-watch them again click the following BBC iPlayer links below: PROM 5: Bomsori plays Bruch (Bomsori is a South Korean classical violinist sensation) PROM 61: Chineke! at the Proms (Chineke! Orchestra (British) - the professional orchestra in Europe to be...

Scala Radio

Throughout all this excitement, I've been presenting a classical radio show everyday Saturday between 6-8pm on Scala Radio which has been so much fun! Two hours of inspiring and relaxing Classical music to accompany your weekends. So, you can listen on DAB digital radio, ask your smart speaker to “Play Scala Radio”, on the Scala Radio app, or online at www.scalaradio.co.uk. Each episode stays up for 30 days post broadcast so I hope you're able to...

the Strad Magazine – June 2023

Wow! Thank you The Strad for my 1st front cover! I absolutely loved talking all things music and about my journey to date. Huge thanks to Toby Deller for such a joyous interview. June issue is out now so definitely grab yourself a copy and happy reading! https://www.thestradshop.com/store/thestrad/jun-23/ Front cover image by the incredible Benjamin Ealovega Photography Special thanks to Manhattan School of Music for the beautiful advert. ...

O2 Silver Clef Awards

So honoured to win the Classical Award at this year’s O2 Silver Clef awards and to be supporting amazing music therapy charity Nordoff and Robbins! Since 1976 the awards have raised £12 million for vital music therapy services and honoured some of the greatest names in music. And massive thanks to PPL for supporting this award. #O2SilverClefs Nordoff and Robbins ...