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‘On the other side of pain there can be renewal’: Ezra Collective’s Femi Koleoso on reasons to hold on to hope

The bandleader, drummer, DJ and broadcaster is guest-editing this week’s Saturday magazine Culture features. He shares why he’s optimistic for the future. Plus: his bandmates offer their cultural picks

The Guardian - UK

‘When there’s joy, there’s room for hope’: Eberechi Eze, Leona Lewis, and Yinka Ilori in conversation with Ezra Collective

Bandleader Femi Koleoso gathers the England and Arsenal star, as well as the musician and artist, to discuss hope, creativity and Black British culture

The Guardian - UK

‘I show how energetic it can be’: the photographer capturing Britain’s golden age of jazz

Temi Adegbayibi started out taking pictures of the Ezra Collective and other British musicians as a hobby, then found his work exhibited at the Royal Albert Hall. He discusses Black joy and the movement and stillness of jazz

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Montreux Jazz Festival review – Freddie Mercury was right about this place, no wonder music lovers flock here

5/5 Deep Purple, Lewis Capaldi, Ezra Collective and Joy Crookes are highlights of a staggeringly beautiful event taking place against the backdrop of the Swiss Alps and the waters of Lake Geneva

The Independent UK

Ezra Collective ‘wouldn’t exist’ without festivals like Montreux, band say

Festival enters its second week while celebrating its 60th edition with jaw-dropping performances from Ezra Collective and The Roots on Saturday

The Independent UK

‘We’ve had moments of devastating pain’: jazz icons Ezra Collective on their new album – and why we can’t rely on the government

Speaking at a Guardian Live event at Love Supreme festival, the band tell us about lessons with Tony Allen, mayhem in Lagos and why musicians should be ‘pillars of the community’

The Guardian - UK

Post your questions for Ezra Collective at Love Supreme festival

The Guardian is partnering with Love Supreme this year, where we will have a live Q&A with the UK jazz heroes – leave us your questions for them

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Ezra Collective: The astonishing rise of London’s most important band

Ezra Collective are celebrating 10 years since their first release — and London’s most exciting band are still on a (jazz) mission to unite, inspire and rethink the world

Evening Standard

Olivia Dean sweeps three major awards at Mobo Awards 30th anniversary in Manchester

Dean was honoured with Song of the Year for her single ‘Man I Need’, Album of the Year for ‘The Art of Loving’ and Best Female Act

The Independent UK

Olivia Dean wins big at Mobo awards with victories in three categories

London singer continues her awards ceremony dominance as she wins song and album of the year gongs and is named best female act

Evening Standard

Olivia Dean leads the way with three wins at 2026 Mobo awards

Other winners include Raye for video of the year, Central Cee for best hip-hop act and Ezra Collective in jazz category

The Guardian - UK

‘Some artists thought it was too political’: can Jarvis, Damon, Olivia Rodrigo and Arctic Monkeys reboot the biggest charity album of the 90s?

Oasis, Macca and Radiohead made Help a smash for War Child in 1995. A new reboot packs comparable star power – and was partially produced from a hospital bed

The Guardian - UK

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Shed Seven to receive Best Live Performer Award at 2025 AIM Independent Music Awards

Shed Seven will be among those honoured at this month's AIM Independent Music Awards.

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Stevie Wonder at BST: Everything you need to know

Music legend Stevie Wonder will captivate audiences at Hyde Park's BST festival this weekend - here’s all you need to know

MusicRadar

"The value of music has dropped considerably since I was born – it's not great that less people are trying to perfect their art”: Ezra Collective’s Joe Armon-Jones on the imagined musical apocalypse that inspired his double album, All The Quiet

The London-based keyboardist, producer and composer on improvisation, learning production and the therapeutic value of music

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Stevie Wonder support acts announced for BST Hyde Park show

Stevie Wonder will headline BST Hyde Park for the third time, and now the first support acts have been confirmed.

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This unique music series is my favorite thing on YouTube – here are my 7 best NPR Tiny Desk Concerts of all time

NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts are my go-to for when I want some quality on-demand live music. Here are my top 7 Tiny Desk Concerts of all time.

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Montreux Jazz Festival unveils spectacular 2025 programme, from Diana Ross to RAYE and Neil Young

Some of the world’s most renowned artists return this summer to the spectacular setting of Montreux for the storied musical celebration

The National (Scotland)

Meet the Scottish musician redefining jazz for a new generation

Genres of music have always ebbed and flowed in popularity, often dictated by specific moments in pop culture, individuals breaking through into the…

The Guardian - UK

Various: Chet Baker Re:imagined review – new reworkings by R&B, pop, soul and jazz artists

There are hits and misses as 15 performers including Dodie, Mxmtoon and Ezra Collective’s Ife Ogunjobi give their personal take on Baker’s unique sound

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: could this Aussie comedy be the next Colin from Accounts?

Ben Miller goes down under and meets an unexpected new relative in Austin. Plus: Ezra Collective play the 6 Music festival. Here’s what to watch tonight

MusicRadar

“I’d be running from the studio to other speakers in the house, basically going insane trying to get mixes to sound correct”: Ezra Collective’s Joe Armon-Jones on why he created his Aquarii Studios and his dub-influenced mixing technique

Watch the UK keyboard player and producer discuss his new studio and ambitious double LP, All The Quiet

The Guardian - UK

‘Reopen these youth clubs’: Ezra Collective’s Femi Koleoso on nurturing young artistic talent

Drummer and band leader used Brits awards stage to spotlight clubs that help musicians like himself to thrive

The Guardian - UK

Glastonbury 2025: the 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo to headline

Charli xcx, the Prodigy and Loyle Carner will headline the Other stage, with first-time sets from Alanis Morissette, Doechii and En Vogue

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