Marcina Arnold

Marcina Arnold is an incredible world-class singer and performer her voice is versatile distinctive and highly emotive.

British born with Scottish & South African roots, Marcina's first performance at the Edinburgh Festival at the age of 15 led The Scotsman to write an astonishing young lady from London is sure to have the music world at her feet.

Her career has included collaborations/performances/recordings with the late Bheki Mseleku, Grupo Batuque, Jason Yarde, Quite Sane, Akimbo, Manu Ventura, Airto Moreira, Steve Williamson, and Byron Wallen, amongst others.

She draws on many traditions including African, Jazz, Soul, Indian, Folk, and Brazilian but retains a distinctly London flavour to the sound.

Her band features - Nick Ramm - keys, Rod Youngs - drums, Ben Hazleton - bass, Mussinghi B Edwards - sax, and Eric Appapoulay - guitar.