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One to watch: Chiminyo

This solo project from British jazz percussionist Tim Doyle marks him out as a free-spirited renegade

The Guardian - UK

Black History Month 2023: The Independent playlist starring Stormzy, Joan Armatrading and Little Simz

The Independent celebrates musical pioneers including Millie Small, Tricky, Roots Manuva and Tippa Irie, rappers Kano, Stormzy and Little Simz, and vocal talents such as Shirley Bassey, Emeli Sande and Michael Kiwanuka

The Independent UK

AIM Awards 2023 winners in full, from Björk to Wet Leg

The ceremony also marked the Icelandic singer-songwriter’s first in-person awards show appearance since 2012

The Independent UK

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Take the vitality of diverse Britain, set it to music. That’s why Ezra Collective deserve their Mercury prize

There is a musical and social power in the fusion of cultures we see in our inner cities. Plaudits to a band that captures that, says Guardian columnist Hugh Muir

The Guardian - UK

Move over guitar rock – Ezra Collective’s propulsive jazz is the true sound of modern Britain

Their Mercury Prize win has finally punted the ‘token jazz album’ era of the Mercury Prize into the past, says John Lewis

The Independent UK

Finally the ‘token jazz act’ won the Mercury Prize – and yes Ezra Collective totally deserved it

This act of giant killing was no fluke, the London quintet showed last night they could play anyone in the room under the table

Evening Standard

Behind the scenes at the Mercury Prize 2023 - ‘My dad jumped on my back, my mum’s crying, it was mad’

Ezra Collective brought the crowd to its feet and showed why they were worthy winners

Evening Standard

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Ezra Collective: From London youth group to Mercury Prize winners

The five-piece band have been together for more than a decade.

The Independent UK

Ezra Collective’s Mercury win finally acknowledges a golden age for UK jazz

Sometimes the Mercury prize merely anoints artists we already know are great – but by broadening out and awarding it to a jazz group, it feels more worthwhile

The Guardian - UK

Mercury Prize: Ezra Collective become first jazz act to win in award’s 31-year history

London five-piece are the first jazz band to win the award for best British or Irish album of the year

The Independent UK

Mercury prize 2023: London group Ezra Collective secure first ever jazz win

Band say unexpected win is ‘testimony to good, special people putting time and effort’ into helping young people to play music

The Guardian - UK

Ezra Collective wins Mercury Prize 2023 for album Where I’m Meant to Be

Bandleader Femi Koleoso said the group is ‘really special because we met in a youth club’

Evening Standard

Here we go again: Inside London’s latest jazz revolution

The capital’s nightlife is changing: in 2023, the jazz club is king once more. Isobel Van Dyke has the names to know, the places to go, and the gigs that can’t be missed

Evening Standard

Mercury Prize 2023: Arctic Monkeys, Raye, and Fred Again compete for best album award

Winner will be crowned in London on Thursday 7 September

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Mercury Prize 2023: Arctic Monkeys, Raye, and Fred Again compete for best album award

Winner will be crowned in London on Thursday 7 September

The Independent UK

We Out Here review: Gilles Peterson’s event is (almost) the UK’s best bijou music festival

Jazz and electronic festival’s new location brings with it some teething problems, but the magic of this event is simply unmatched

Evening Standard

Mercury Prize 2023: Here’s a breakdown of every nomination, from Arctic Monkeys to Young Fathers

Ezra Collective, Jockstrap, and Shygirl are also standouts from the shortlist

The Independent UK

Mercury Prize 2023: Arctic Monkeys, Raye, and Fred Again on this year’s eclectic shortlist

Winner for best album will be crowned on Thursday 7 September

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The Guardian - UK

Mercury prize 2023: Arctic Monkeys tie Radiohead’s record for most nominations

There are first-time nods for the likes of Fred Again, Lankum, Jockstrap and Raye, and repeat recognition for acts including J Hus and Jessie Ware

The Guardian - UK

Gorillaz star bangs drum for music lessons on London estates

Femi Koleoso, an alumnus of the charity Kinetika Bloco, says ‘heartbreaking’ decline of musical education must be overcome

The Guardian - UK

Blind date: ‘She tried to bring up politics but I was worried she was more leftwing than me’

Mariana, 34, a publishing rights manager, meets Oliver, 32, an account manager at a creative agency

France 24

Ezra Collective: London quintet brings jazz to a new generation and party on stage

With a respect for tradition but a desire to break down barriers, Ezra Collective has established itself as one of the most exciting formations in the fascinating London jazz scene. Mixing jazz and afrobeat as well as more contemporary music like grime, their tunes have been described as “fast energetic…

Manchester Evening News

These are the gigs we're going to in February 2023

After a barren January, it's a packed month

Evening Standard

Femi Koleoso of Ezra Collective: ‘In moments of desperation, music can remind us there’s more to live for’

The bandleader is adamant that music can inspire hope, and needs to be available to everyone

The Guardian - UK

Ezra Collective: Where I’m Meant to Be review – brilliant follow-up from the inventive party band

This sophisticated second album from the five instrumentalists could just see them cross over to the big league

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