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Led by multi instrumentalist Hannabiell Sanders, this high energy ensemble is nothing less than exhilarating as it fuses together African & Latin percussion, reggae, blues, jazz, Afro-beat, funk and dance music, to create their unique sound.  The music created from this fusion  is an organic blend of powerful and upbeat drums, brass, vocal chants, and mbira compositions which not only produces an invigorating party atmosphere, it also summons audience participation.  This fusion they call “Afro-psychedelic funk.” The collective is a blend of talented players and composers who have joined forces to create music with themes of freedom, social justice, harmony, and collaboration.

Award winning Hannabiell & the Midnight Blue collective, have created a buzz, performing at venues and festivals such as the Southbank Centre-London, Sage Gateshead-Gateshead, TedXNewcastle, the EFG London Jazz Festival, Hull Jazz festival, ManchesterJazz Festival, Freedom Festival, Durham International Brass Festival, Newcastle Pride, SIRF: Stockton International Riverside Festival, Lancaster Jazz Festival, Lindisfarne Festival, Shambala Festival, Green Man Festival, Kendal Calling, and many more. Hannabiell & Midnight Blue released their debut album “With Us” in March 2012 and “Protest Culture” in June 2013.