Yemi Bolatiwa & Friends
Wednesday, 22nd April @ 7:00 pm
£7.00 – £10.00
A night of live South-East Soul. South-London Soulstress is returning to her homing
grounds for a mid-meek show of melodious music, with her full 6 piece band.
grounds for a mid-meek show of melodious music, with her full 6 piece band.
The London born artist joins us mid-spring on the brink of her debut album as she
presents new lyrics, new stories and new grooves. After supporting Mississippi
Gospel powerhouse, Annie & The Caldwells in February, the artist’s year is back off
to a jump start.During Yemi’s career she has also supported Hypnotic Brass
Ensemble, Submotion Orchestra, Riot Jazz, The Skints, Ezra Collective and
headlined Manchester Jazz Festival whilst simultaneously working in electronic
music with the likes of Josh Butler, Benny Page, Chimpo, Obeka Halogenix, Danny
Howard, Lauren Lo Sung & Antony Szmierek. The 2025 series of gigs with BB6
Music’s acclaimed The 745s and ongoing collaboration with The Untold Orchestra
contribute to her genre bending influences and approach to soul music.
This live band is a blend of smooth textures, jazzy riffs and luxurious viola strings
and harmonies. Her new work journeys through 90s nostalgia vocally inspired by
Toni Braxton, Brandy, with hints of Sade and Lianne La Havas. The synthy G-funk
and broken beats move into samba grooves and soulful drum pockets. With a
smoothness that showcases professional self-taught skill, prepare from musical
openness and stories told emotions on stage.
Combining her childhood influences to create something “smooth and powerful,
rooted in ’90s and early 2000s R&B melodies”. – Hunger Magazine, (2025), yemi is
described as “A versatile vocalist, at home on an infectious pop song or a
confessional soul track. There’s an effortlessness and smoothness to her delivery.” –
Crack Magazine.
presents new lyrics, new stories and new grooves. After supporting Mississippi
Gospel powerhouse, Annie & The Caldwells in February, the artist’s year is back off
to a jump start.During Yemi’s career she has also supported Hypnotic Brass
Ensemble, Submotion Orchestra, Riot Jazz, The Skints, Ezra Collective and
headlined Manchester Jazz Festival whilst simultaneously working in electronic
music with the likes of Josh Butler, Benny Page, Chimpo, Obeka Halogenix, Danny
Howard, Lauren Lo Sung & Antony Szmierek. The 2025 series of gigs with BB6
Music’s acclaimed The 745s and ongoing collaboration with The Untold Orchestra
contribute to her genre bending influences and approach to soul music.
This live band is a blend of smooth textures, jazzy riffs and luxurious viola strings
and harmonies. Her new work journeys through 90s nostalgia vocally inspired by
Toni Braxton, Brandy, with hints of Sade and Lianne La Havas. The synthy G-funk
and broken beats move into samba grooves and soulful drum pockets. With a
smoothness that showcases professional self-taught skill, prepare from musical
openness and stories told emotions on stage.
Combining her childhood influences to create something “smooth and powerful,
rooted in ’90s and early 2000s R&B melodies”. – Hunger Magazine, (2025), yemi is
described as “A versatile vocalist, at home on an infectious pop song or a
confessional soul track. There’s an effortlessness and smoothness to her delivery.” –
Crack Magazine.
TVOYA is a London-based electronica/ambient duo featuring Alison D’Souza (Viola,
Loops, FX) and Mariya Brachkova (Synths, Vocals, Electronics) known for their
cross-genre ‘dreamy soundscapes’ with music that combines pop, traditional
Bulgarian vocals, analogue synths, classical viola and electronic
experimentation.The duo are currently in production of their second EP, due to be
released in 2026. Their music has been played on NTS Radio and BBC6 “Fresh on
the Net”. Most recently the duo guested on Daddario’s “Meet the artist” sessions and
their upcoming single is featured on the Spotify podcast ‘Cramps and Chaos’.
TVOYA’s sound has been described as: ‘Aphex twin meets Little Dragon meets Kate
Bush’ and ‘Early Efterklang/Lamb with a sprinkling of Arooj Aftab’
Loops, FX) and Mariya Brachkova (Synths, Vocals, Electronics) known for their
cross-genre ‘dreamy soundscapes’ with music that combines pop, traditional
Bulgarian vocals, analogue synths, classical viola and electronic
experimentation.The duo are currently in production of their second EP, due to be
released in 2026. Their music has been played on NTS Radio and BBC6 “Fresh on
the Net”. Most recently the duo guested on Daddario’s “Meet the artist” sessions and
their upcoming single is featured on the Spotify podcast ‘Cramps and Chaos’.
TVOYA’s sound has been described as: ‘Aphex twin meets Little Dragon meets Kate
Bush’ and ‘Early Efterklang/Lamb with a sprinkling of Arooj Aftab’
On the decks will be the one and only, Isatta Sheriff. Isatta Sheriff is an East
London artist, DJ, producer, and A&R, known for discovering the next wave of talent.
Founder of Doctored Sound and host of Heart To Art Heart on Soho Radio, she
blends hip hop, jazz, soul, rnb, grime, drill, and forward-thinking beats with her own
music and stories from the artists shaping culture. From pirate radio roots to BBC
support and global streams, her sets are sharp and soulful.
London artist, DJ, producer, and A&R, known for discovering the next wave of talent.
Founder of Doctored Sound and host of Heart To Art Heart on Soho Radio, she
blends hip hop, jazz, soul, rnb, grime, drill, and forward-thinking beats with her own
music and stories from the artists shaping culture. From pirate radio roots to BBC
support and global streams, her sets are sharp and soulful.