Ni Maxine: Women Make Music
About :
Ni Maxine is an award-winning British neo-jazz singer-songwriter, igniting change through music, with her soulful & politically conscious lyrics exploring themes of identity, belonging & self-esteem. Hailed a ‘Black woman at the forefront of the UK jazz scene’ (Black Ballad) & drawing comparisons to legends like Billie Holiday & Erykah Badu, she has performed at We Out Here, Mostly Jazz & London’s EFG Jazz Festival, to name a few. She has been supported by tastemakers with BBC radio play & live sessions & editorial play-listing on Jazz FM, Apple Music & Spotify. Ni Maxine is one to watch for 2025.
Ni Maxine’s ‘Mothers Arms’ Debut EP Recording & Release
Ni Maxine will use her Women Make Music grant to finish and release her debut EP, ‘Mother’s Arms’. This deeply emotive 5 track project represents a pivotal moment in Ni Maxine’s artistic journey, as she fully expresses her personal experiences and musical identity through her first solo body of work. The EP delves into themes of generational trauma, resilience, and a turbulent healing journey, and her collaborations with skilled engineers and visual artists will amplify her storytelling and sound. Through a targeted PR campaign and radio support, this release will increase Ni Maxine’s visibility, positioning her as a leading voice in the UK jazz scene and paving the way for new performance opportunities, industry connections and building a team around her, and a sustainable, impactful career which reaches her community, especially Black British listeners who might connect with her experiences, in a positive way.