BIOGRAPHY

Shabaka Hutchings

A person with a short beard holds a hand to their chin

Shabaka Hutchings is one of the UK’s foremost creative artists. A pioneering jazz musician, classical instrumentalist, composer, and band-leader: his work defies convention, and speaks simultaneously to a range of musical traditions, and to urgent cultural issues. He’s the principal creative force behind Sons of Kemet and other notable groups, and recently released his debut solo album Afrikan Culture to critical acclaim.