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Nubiyan Twist

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.

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

"A free-flowing assemblage of jazz, soul, hip hop and diasporic styles." Mojo

“A cauldron of energy that bubbles with invention. Exhilarating stuff.” Record Collector

Chasing Shadows

By Nubiyan Twist

Label: Strut Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: Azimuth, Red Herring, Chasing Shadows, How Far, Sunlight, Message, Mlonje: Voices Joined, Echoes, Body Flows, Threads, Rhythm of You.

Nubiyan Twist: Chasing Shadows

by Karan Khosla
June 25, 2026

Since emerging from the Leeds College of Music scene in the early 2010s, Nubiyan Twist have grown into one of the more visible large ensembles within the modern UK jazz and Afrobeat scene, building a reputation through international touring and major festival appearances including WOMAD, Glastonbury and a recent appearance at Lollapalooza India. Led by guitarist, producer ...

Various Artists: Blue Note Re:imagined II

by Chris May
October 5, 2022

The second instalment of Blue Note Re:imagined comprises sixteen revamps of tunes from the label's back catalogue, newly recorded by a cohort of rising British soul, R&B and, listed last here for a reason, jazz stars. On its own terms, it is a classy exercise, but the target market for this series is not traditional Blue ...

TC & The Groove Family: First Home

by Chris May
June 9, 2022

The nine-piece collective TC & The Groove Family are based in the northern English city of Leeds. All but one of the members studied at Leeds College of Music. They play a goodtime mash-up of Afrobeat, jazz, funk, hip hop, dub and samba, reflecting the cultural melting pot which exists in most English cities and which ...

Luke Stewart, Pablo Held, MonoNeon, John Hebert & More New Releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
February 19, 2022

From the irresistible Afro dancefloor life-affirming music of Nubyian Twist to two tributes to Wayne Shorter's contribution to the Miles Davis' Second Great Quintet, and a whole lot of other jazz declinations in this set. Happy listening! PlaylistBen Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Nubiyan Twist “If ...

Nubiyan Twist: Freedom Fables

by Chris May
January 23, 2021

Guitarist Tom Excell's Nubiyan Twist is one of the more substantial groove-based fusion outfits orbiting the perimeter of Britain's alternative jazz world. The band combines soul, funk, modal jazz, hip hop, and West African Afrobeat and highlife in a dancefloor-friendly melange which is a whole lot of fun while also possessing some depth. Based in Leeds ...

An Embarrassment of Riches

by Ludovico Granvassu
March 17, 2019

It's a great time to be a jazz lover, with so many fantastic new releases that it's almost overwhelming. To quote Shakespeare, it's an embarrassment of riches! This week we have handpicked some of the most exciting new music, from giants like Bill Frisell and Chris Potter to indie upstarts and international artists like Theon Cross ...