Nubiyan Twist’s combination of soul, jazz, and a wide range of global grooves has been gathering attention for a while now. The nine-person strong musical collective has continuously expanded its sound over its three previous albums, and now takes even a few steps further on their latest, fourth offering, Find Your Flame.
The first of these steps is putting vocalist Aziza Jaye at the forefront of most of the twelve tracks here. To further diversify and enhance their sound the band included a series of impressive collaborations, including legend that is Nile Rogers and Afrobeat master Seun Kuti, among others.
Everything from songwriting and vocal execution to impeccable instrumentation and production works like a clockwork, but with an emotional involvement that swiftly moves the music into a hugely listenable territory.
Bandleader and producer Tom Excell explains, “As with the creation of all our albums, it’s a snapshot of our collective influences and journeys throughout the time it was made. A catharsis for our struggles, yet a vessel for our joy. Navigating through COVID, the magic of becoming a new parent, undergoing a vital leg amputation, recovering from car accidents, losing loved ones and forming new friendships have all shaped this music. But most importantly, the collaborative process helped reignite a liberating fire of resistance in each of us.”
Yet another amazing set from Nubiyan Twist.
