Akala & the Abstract Orchestra at Hull Jazz Festival at Fruit

As part of Hull Jazz Festival, J-Night presents a very special hip-hop double bill.

MOBO award-winning hip-hop artist ‘Akala’ is one of the most dynamic and literate talents in the UK. This label owner/social entrepreneur fuses rap/rock/electro-punk with fierce lyrical storytelling. With a big reputation for producing stellar live shows, Akala has headlined 6 UK/European tours and also supported Jay-Z, Nas/Damian Marley, MIA on tour.

The Abstract Orchestra - live hip-hop with a big band punch!
A big hit on the Yellow Bus stage at Freedom Festival 2014, this 20-piece hip-hop big band work with guest MCs, creating exciting new arrangements of their work and co-writing new music that pushes the envelope of hip-hop and jazz. ...

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As part of Hull Jazz Festival, J-Night presents a very special hip-hop double bill.

MOBO award-winning hip-hop artist ‘Akala’ is one of the most dynamic and literate talents in the UK. This label owner/social entrepreneur fuses rap/rock/electro-punk with fierce lyrical storytelling. With a big reputation for producing stellar live shows, Akala has headlined 6 UK/European tours and also supported Jay-Z, Nas/Damian Marley, MIA on tour.

The Abstract Orchestra - live hip-hop with a big band punch!
A big hit on the Yellow Bus stage at Freedom Festival 2014, this 20-piece hip-hop big band work with guest MCs, creating exciting new arrangements of their work and co-writing new music that pushes the envelope of hip-hop and jazz.

Support: Chiedu Oraka

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