Napoleon Maddox is a rare and undefinable talent - beatboxer, rapper, singer, songwriter, teacher and broadcaster. He's worked with Karsh Kale, Burnt Sugar, Hamid Drake and Roy Nathanson, and creates a wildly original mix of hip hop acoustic jazz, from Duke Ellington to Outkast. Featuring avant-jazz hero, the World Saxophone Quartet's Oliver Lake, his band Is What?! is provocative music for today.
LA’s Aloe Blacc has emerged from the hugely successful Stones Throw label that is home to underground legends including Madlib and J Dilla. Gilles Peterson described his recent album ‘Shine’ as “brilliant”, which is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to his critical acclaim. Expect Latin tinged hip-hop delivered in both Spanish and English plus live trumpet from a wildly charismatic underground hero.
