Carleen Anderson, Nikki Yeoh, Nubya Garcia, Speech Debelle
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A Change Is Gonna Come
Four of the most gifted soul, jazz and rap artists explore the power of protest songs in this not to be missed collaboration. Leading an incredible sextet, are supremely talented queens of their trade: the soulful Carleen Anderson, jazz virtuosos Nikki Yeoh and Nubya Garcia and Mercury Prize-Winning rapper Speech Debelle.
On stage together for the first time, they will perform unique interpretations of iconic songs from the time of the civil rights through to today. This special concert also features powerful new compositions by Anderson and Yeoh highlighting the ongoing fight for equal human rights.
The band also features the awesome talents of bassist Renell Shaw who has collaborated, recorded and toured alongside artists such as Rudimental, Skepta, Nitin Sawhney, plus drummer Rod Youngs who has played with Gil Scott Heron, Hugh Masekela, Courtney Pine and Jocelyn Brown, amongst others.
Carleen Anderson
Daughter of Bobby Byrd and Vicki Anderson, Carleen was one of the founder members of The Young Disciples and has also contributed to The Brand New…
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Nikki Yeoh
Since her emergence on the British jazz scene in the mid 90s, pianist Nikki Yeoh has proved to be an improviser, composer and all-round adventurer who…
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Nubya Garcia
London-based saxophonist and composer, Nubya Garcia, is one of the leading forces behind the resurgence of jazz-influenced sounds in the UK. Raised…
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Birmingham Town Hall
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Birmingham Town Hall
- Disabled Booking:
- 0121 780 4949
See all events at Birmingham Town Hall