Norwich Jazz Festival: Nubiyan Twist

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Norwich Jazz Festival presents Nubiyan Twist

Norwich Arts Centre | 51 St Benedicts Street, Norwich, NR2 4PG

Ticket includes £1 venue levy

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Please note that this is a ‘Norwich Arts Centre presents’ event at EPIC Studios, 112-114 Magdalen St, Norwich NR3 1JD.

A blend of virtuosic players, skilled producers and inspired composers join forces to create a unique, infectious sound drawing on jazz, hip-hop, afrobeat, latin, soul, reggae and dance music – expect ultra-tight musicianship and a powerful 9-piece, big band sound.

Nubiyan Twist have earned praise across the UK and internationally, with support from major radio figures, sold-out tours, festival appearances from Glastonbury to Edinburgh Jazz Festival, and performances at venues like the Jazz Café and Queen Elizabeth Hall as part of Southbank Centre’s Meltdown festival curated by David Byrne.

Their sound is celebrated for its infectious energy, tight musicianship and uplifting spirit, spanning grooves perfect for both jazz lovers and dancefloors alike.

“A beautiful blend of groovy dub with uplifting horns and soulful vocals” The Guardian

Tara Lily

Growing up in south London, British-Bengali musician Tara Lily has a unique perspective on music and global culture.
She has spent her life absorbing a multitude of sounds and genres from her surroundings, ranging from electronica to classical jazz and Indian classical music. Her music draws from her multicultural upbringing and classical jazz training at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, resulting in a bold, eclectic style.

Tadi The Great

Tadi the Great is a Zimbabwean-born artist and DJ based in Norwich. His work blends experimental rap and spoken word with influences from electronic music, African heritage and the wider Black diaspora. A Brownswood Recordings alumni, he has played at Festival’s such as We Out Here, WildPaths, NNF and First Light and has opened for artists such as Zed Bias, Flowdan and Giles Peterson.  Known for his eclectic DJ sets, Tadi fuses soulful, percussive and left-field sounds, delivering genre-defying selections with depth and introspection.