MATSHIDISO

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To mark the release of her album, ‘IDKL’ at the end of November 2025, Matshidiso (pronounced Mat-sea-dee-so) returns to the Green Note to play songs from the album with her band.

A multi-disciplinary musician - classically trained pianist, sound artist, composer, arranger,
producer, singer-songwriter and podcaster. The album intertwines intimate storytelling, layered
vocals and lush instrumentation - for lovers of Kate Bush, Nina Simone, Joni Mitchell and
Esperanza Spalding.
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Opening the show is London musician, PARIS RABONE

Paris Rabone's journey began in London's Soho, where his family owned a popular record store that specialised in Black music; this cultural immersion became the foundation of his artistic identity.

Drawing inspiration from avant-garde jazz pioneers Sun Ra and Alice Coltrane, Paris now crafts a sound that defies easy categorisation. His songs blend experimental Jazz with R&B, Hip-Hop, Electronic, and Drum & Bass elements, creating a fresh, forward-thinking sonic palette.

Tastemakers Giles Peterson and Lauren Laverne of BBC6 dubbed him "special", giving his track "Marrow" early airplay and cementing his status as one to watch.

Paris’s unique sound caught the ear of Neo-Soul legend Erykah Badu - she proclaimed Paris "amazing" on BBC Radio. This co-sign lead to Erykah inviting Paris to open for her at the prestigious Royal Festival Hall in London. This was followed by Badu herself handpicking Paris to be featured in a campaign for Converse and Patta.

Paris is preparing to launch his debut project, which he wrote and produced. It explores themes of heartbreak, separation, love, and new beginnings.