EFG London Jazz Festival: Noya Rao

supported by Miche (DJ set)

Saturday 12th November 8pm
Ninety One Living Room

General Admission: Early bird £11.50 / final release £14
Concession (students & -26yo): £8.50
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About the EFG London Jazz Festival

The EFG London Jazz Festival is the capital’s biggest pan-city music festival, taking place annually in November, which has long been acclaimed for showcasing a heady mix of talent from around the world. Widely acknowledged for delivering world-class artists and emerging stars, the Festival continues to take jazz to a massive audience, in one of UK’s landmark music events. Following an exceptional edition last year, EFG London Jazz Festival returns with a programme of live performances by an electrifying lineup of global stars, special collaborations, and the finest and freshest music. On Saturday 12th November 2022 it is with great pleasure that we welcome Noya Rao to the living room stage.

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About Noa Rayo

Since the release of their debut album Icaros, Leeds-based electronic-soul quartet, Noya Rao have been noted as one of the rising talents of the UK Jazz scene.

In 2019, they were selected by London’s Jazz Re:freshed team to play in their 2020 SXSW showcase alongside Kokoroko, Steamdown and Richard Spaven. In 2021 Noya Rao were awarded PPL Momentum Accelerator Funding, cementing their position as an exciting artist with a growing fanbase. Noya Rao release their follow-up EP, ‘North’ in June 2022.

Comprised of vocalist Olivia Bhattacharjee, drummer Matt Davies, keys player & producer Tom Henry and bassist Chris Dagger, the band draws upon influences old and new, combining throwback soundscapes with contemporary songwriting. A fixation on analogue synthesisers blended with an acoustic continuum of vocals and drums results in a genre-defying repertory of synth-drenched, beat-driven music with a vintage aesthetic.

Their completely DIY ethos allows them to control each parameter of their output from writing, recording, producing, artwork and videos. Not a band you will stumble across every day, do not miss this unique and genre-defying collective.

Support Act: Miche DJ set

Supporting Noya Roa, Miche, has fast become one of London’s favourite selectors. The 27-year-old has hosted slots on Worldwide FM, Brussels’ Kiosk Radio and Red Light Radio and played at festivals including We Out Here. As Head of Programming at London’s illustrious Spiritland audiophile venues, and the basement club SUPERMAX, his eclectic sets have brought him into close ties with institutions such as Mr Bongo and BBE.

Miche launched record label, Discs Of Fun & Love in 2019 with his friend Frederika with the idea to focus on discovering forgotten gems. The label’s first four releases received great praise from music heavyweights, including Gilles Peterson, Jeremy Underground, Mafalda and Hunee. Thanks to his extensive record collection, you can look forward to a set spanning modern soul, disco, deep house and beyond.

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HEADLINE ACT: NOYA RAO / DOORS: 8PM / STAGE TIME: 9:30PM
SUPPORT ACT: MICHE (DJ SET) / STAGE TIME: 10:30PM