Nubiyan Twist released Chasing Shadows on Wednesday (29th), a collaboration with the Queen of Afro-Soul, Fatoumata Diawara.
It was Fatoumata's involvement that caught my eye and drew me in. A quick check and I realise that I don't currently have any music by Nubiyan Twist in my collection.
Fatoumata Diawara on the other hand has been a significant presence since my belated introduction to her music, followed by the privilege of seeing her perform live on stage as part of the Cheltenham Jazz Festival in May 2024.
Chasing Shadows is a welcome antidote to a week of bad news and bad weather, and hopefully a precursor to more music together, as they complement one another very well.
To give you - and me - plenty of notice ahead of the final Bandcamp Friday of 2025 on 5th December, here are some more Nubiyan Twist nuggets that I'm discovering as a I type this.
Fatoumata Diawara's catalogue is also well represented on Bandcamp. In addition, I've reactivated the Dubhed selection that I created to accompany the gig review, if you want a compact introduction to her magnificence.
To paraphrase the Stranglers, bring on the Nubiyans. I have a few tracks here and there, would recommend 'Dance Inna London' on which they teamed up with Super Cat.
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And always good to hear Ms. Diawara.