Namvula effortlessly weaves together a global soundscape that takes inspiration from the deep grooves of Africa, the lyrical sensibility of folk-pop, and the improvisational freedom of jazz.
Born in southern Africa to Zambian and Scottish parents, her music reflects the realities, nuances, and complexities of a diasporic restlessness. Set to release her third compilation of work this year, Southwark will be the first London audience to get a taste of her new songs. Our common humanity in these distressed times is her preoccupation.
One of the few Zambian artists performing in Europe, Namvula has collaborated and shared the stage with artists including legendary South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela, multi-award-winning Zambian singer Maureen Lilanda, and sitarist Anoushka Shankar. She is working with some of the UK’s most respected African, jazz and folk musicians, including Mercury-nominated Led Bib bassist and producer Liran Donin and saxophonist Chris Williams, percussionist Mamadou Sarr (Baaba Maal), and guitarist Jack Ross (Cerys Matthews, Lucy Ward).
She is “A true original…a soulful performer” * * * * The Guardian. Visit Namula’s website here.
Tickets are £15 (concession £10, children £8) using the link below. Tickets can also be purchased here.
If paying on the door, please bring cash. Special arrangements can be made for refugees and asylum seekers: please email tunedin.london@gmail.com
Doors will open at 7pm. City Hope Church is a 6 minute walk from Bermondsey Tube station and an easy walk from a number of buses: 188, 381, 1, 47, P12, C10.
A licensed cash bar will sell drinks. All ages welcome.
