Allysha Joy + Aanya Martin

As she did in 2023, Allysha Joy launches the 2024 season at Dalston Curve Garden, this time with a unique acoustic show featuring a stunning array of special guests.

Well versed in poetry and performance, Allysha Joy’s potent lyricism, unique musicianship and incredible vocals have garnered legions of attentive fans the world over. On the live circuit, Joy has performed alongside the likes of Sampa the Great, Ezra Collective, Children of Zeus and KOKOROKO as well as performing at notable festivals such as We Out Here and Montreux Jazz Festival.

Allysha appears on releases from Rhythm Section, Total Refreshment Centre, Future Classic, First Word and Brownswood. Her 2018 debut album ‘Acadie : Raw’ on Gondwana Records won ‘Best Soul Album’ at the Music Victoria Awards, was nominated for ‘Best Jazz Album’ at the Worldwide Awards, and featured in many end-of-year lists, including Bandcamp’s Top Soul Albums.

An incredibly powerful live performer; Allysha’s husky vocals sonically sync with her formidable Fender Rhodes playing, whilst her influences are a solid base of jazz, hip hop and R&B; all glazed with the unique special sauce the Melbourne / Narrm soul scene has become known for globally.

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Born & raised in North-West London, singer-songwriter Aanya Martin takes you on a journey through her delicate tone & authentic poetries.

Influenced by her Indo-Caribbean & Brazilian heritage, Aanya uses her personal experiences as a vessel to create a new wave of jazz.