The Southbank Centre has announced more artists performing at Little Simz’ Meltdown. Taking place this summer from Thursday 12 – Sunday 22 June, Little Simz has curated an electrifying programme of internationally acclaimed artists that celebrate fearless expression and defy musical genre.
The GRAMMY®-nominated R&B singer-songwriter Mahalia will play a simmering set in the Royal Festival Hall on the first Friday night of the festival (13 June), encapsulating self-confidence and embracing her new music era with her signature ‘luvergirl’ energy. The queen of afrobeats and MTV EMA-winning Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage will continue the party atmosphere on Saturday 14 June, with a set that will celebrate her legacy as one of Africa’s most influential artists in recent years.
BADBADNOTGOOD, the two-time GRAMMY®-winning Canadian instrumental band joins the bill with their seamless blend of jazz and hip-hop (16 June). Long term collaborators of Tyler the Creator, Daniel Caesar and Kendrick Lamar, the band’s rich, soulful grooves continue to push the parameters of jazz and hip-hop music.
The acclaimed Ivor Novello and Mercury Prize Award-winning James Blake will bring his untouchable musicianship to the Royal Festival Hall stage in a solo piano performance (20 June). Recently releasing his CMYK 002 – Let Her Know EP Blake has operated as the enigmatic engine behind some of the most influential albums of the 21st century including Beyoncé, Dave, Frank Ocean, Kendrick Lamar and Rosalía.
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