At Soul Mama Islington: EFG London Jazz Festival at Soul Mama - Yemi Bolatiwa

As a professional singer she shows versatility is not only a skill but an artform. As a solo artist she has recently been selected for the MOBOs Talent Programme and part of the MOBO Class of 2026. No stranger to the airwaves, she has had plays on BBC Radio 1, 1xtra, Kiss FM, BBC Introducing, Soho Radio, Reprezent Radio, BBC Manchester and more. During her career, her original work has led to supporting the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Submotion Orchestra, Riot Jazz, The Skints, Ezra Collective and Annie & The Caldwells.

As lead singer for Manchester’ leading venues, Albert’s Schloss, Blues Kitchen, Louis (ALR Music), Yemi shows no signs of stopping gracing the stages any time soom and taking this specially curated show on the road is part of the grand plan to celebrate Sade far and wide .Festival appearances include Boomtown Festival, Kendal Calling, Tramlines Festival, Beat Herder, Soundwave (Croatia), multiple Manchester Jazz Festiva shows as well as a headline slot, Manchester International Festival, Kendal Calling, Wilderness and Moovin and more. Melody is the hero of her live shows, demonstrating professional, self-taught prowess power and smoothness.

The audience knows they are in safe hands instantly! “A versatile vocalist, at home on an infectious pop song or a confessional soul track. There’s an effortlessness and smoothness to her delivery.” – Crack Magazine.