The year 2018 was a good one for neo-soul artist XamVolo. Credited for making jazz “relevant again” by Giles Peterson and dubbed “the future” by BBC Radio 1 DJ Mistajam, the 23-year-old crooner has quickly caught the attention of critics and fans alike with his unique sonic cocktail of neo-soul, jazz, gospel and pop. Refining his sound of the live circuit with visits to Glastonbury and a sold out headline London show, he has hit the ground running in 2019, releasing debut LP All The Sweetness On The Surface on 18 January. No stranger to Manchester, he proved to be a fan-favourite at Sounds From The Other City 2018, and returns to the city this month with an appearance in the YES basement, with tickets on sale now for just £7. Support comes from the up-and-coming electronic-jazz five-piece Porij, quickly making their own name on the Manchester scene.
Sun 10 Feb, YES, 38 Charles Street, Manchester M1 7BD, 8pm, £7, www.bandonthewall.org
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- Words:
- Rich Holmes
- Published on:
- Fri 8 Feb 2019
