Nubiyan Twist

A jazz concert by Nubiyan Twist, the nine-piece collective formed in Leeds, at XOYO Birmingham. The band combines jazz with afrobeat, soul, hip-hop and dance music.

Nubiyan Twist formed in Leeds and perform as a nine-piece collective, blending jazz with afrobeat, soul, hip-hop and dance music. Their big-band sound joins global grooves to UK jazz finesse, with a strong percussive drive. The group has collaborated with Nile Rogers, Tony Allen, Seun Kuti and Fatoumata Diawara, and has earned MOBO and AIM Award nominations.

The band's new line-up and live show bring precise musicianship and high energy to the stage, with the nine players driving a rhythmic, uplifting sound. Critics have responded positively: NPR called their music joyous, beautiful and rich, Rolling Stone said the collective burns brightly once it finds its flame, and Bandcamp Daily described it as a joyous listen. Louder Than War wrote that it absolutely thrills and excites.

The concert takes place at XOYO Birmingham, a venue that hosts concerts and shows in the city. The programme suits listeners interested in big-band jazz, global grooves and dance-led rhythms, performed by a collective that has built its reputation on live playing.