NAMVULA - Lighthouse Poole, Friday 6 June
NAMVULA - Lighthouse Poole, Friday 6 June
Singer-songwriter Namvula, who plays Lighthouse Poole on Friday 6 June, weaves together a global soundscape that takes inspiration from the deep grooves of Africa, the lyrical sensibility of folk-pop soul, and the improvisational freedom of jazz.
Her music reflects the nuances and complexities of her mixed Zambian and Scottish heritage, and a restlessness born of her diasporic upbringing, as she creates a rich musical tapestry that transports listeners into different worlds with refreshing honesty, evocative lyricism, heartfelt melodies, and infectious grooves.
Against the backdrop of this global soundscape, Namvula pens emotive and thought-provoking songs in which she sings about the beauty and ugliness of life, its creativity, its tenderness and cruelty, and the power of the stories that it holds, both simple and complex.
Her music invites listeners to join her on this journey of introspection and connection as she voices her admiration for the strong women who populate her lineage who have informed her interest in and sensitivity to broader politics including feminism, the climate emergency, and migration.
At the core, Namvula is a storyteller with an over-arching hope in our capacity as humans to touch each other’s hearts and to fill the world with a little more grace, and a little more love.
What they say…
“A true original…a soulful performer. An adventurous and impressive set that blends African styles with jazz” * * * * – The Guardian
“Melodies that speak to the heart ” * * * * – Sunday Times
NAMVULA | FRIDAY 6 JUNE 8pm (SHERLING STUDIO)
Tickets and information 01202 280000
