Ellen Beth Abdi
mjf @ First Street (HOME Stage)
Ellen Beth Abdi vocals & electronics
mjf partners with Jazz North to present a showcase of the latest northern artists to be selected for the groundbreaking touring programme Northern Line.
Mancunian music-maker Ellen Beth Abdi uses live loops, pokey drums, undulating synths and quietly subversive lyrics to mould her unique sound.
Ellen pops up in many areas of the Manchester scene, providing lead and backing vocals (& keys) for legendary indie/alternative bands in the city. From supporting The Stone Roses at Wembley Stadium, touring with New Order for their seminal MIF shows and, most recently, touring and recording with A Certain Ratio (all by the age of 27), Ellen is now focused on her solo music.
Ellen’s enchanting and distinctive sound has gained her spots at Manchester International Festival, and support slots for Olivia Dean, Hollie Cooke, Ishmael Ensemble, Oscar Jerome and Allysha Joy. She was invited to collaborate live with music legend Angélique Kidjo, opening Aviva Studios for Manchester International Festival 2023.
Having been taken under the wing of the ‘old guard’ of Manchester’s music scene, whilst very much representing the city’s new school, Ellen has had a unique mentorship, enabling her to learn from the best. The synergy between past and present has informed a well-rounded, nuanced skill set and an innate appreciation for the city’s rich cultural heritage, of which she is now an integral part.
Photography Credit: Jody Hartley
Date: sunday 18 may
Time: 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Price: Free
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