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Soweto Kinch is a seasoned and established British jazz (saxophonist) and hip hop musician, the proof is in the pudding as they say! He has garnered praise for his authenticity and style, check the accolades, mentioning a few - prestigious BBC Jazz Awards, Mercury Music Prize only a couple to wet the sight! Besides Soweto Kinch's blend of jazz and hip hop he is a fine rapper gaining respect from fans, critics and peers alike and whilst many a musician seek to gratify self, lay on their laurels or pursue an agenda if there is some financial end, this guy is the opposite. Releasing two albums namely Conversations With The Unseen and A Life In The Day Of B19 an album made of two-parts – Tales Of The Tower Block and Basement Fables. Some quotes attest to his quality: “Mr Kinch demonstrates what England has to teach [the USA] about narrative Hip-Hop. Don’t sleep on Mr Kinch” (The New York Times) “It’s a clever and entertaining juxtapostion of idioms that kicks pure Jazz and authentic rap into a brave new world.” (The Guardian) Soweto Kinch has embarked on a project to give a chance and opportunity to the youth in his Birmingham (UK) locale/area to train as jazz musicians, this has/goes a long way to cementing his growing status. Ladies and gentlemen we present Soweto Kinch, have a butchers! If you haven't heard him, now you know!

Jazz Is Gangster - A Short documentary promotion

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Mr Kinch - Interviews

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