"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 6/6/25)
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Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Nubiyan Twist is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 10% of all live performers. Based on 7 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Nubiyan Twist is rated as a superb live performer, with remarkable shows that are worth watching.
Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Bio
Nubiyan Twist play an upbeat blend of groove driven music with a powerful horn section, soulful female vocals/mc'ing, live dubs/ electronics, turntablism and an explosive rhythm section stretching from Brazil to the UK. Nubiyan Twist are a Leeds born, London based musical collective.
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Buzz Magazine (UK)
April 21, 2025
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NUBIYAN TWIST & NOOKEE get the Tramshed bouncing on Bank Holiday
So as I sit and write a review of one of the best shows I've seen in a long time, Leeds jazz-Afro crew Nubiyan Twist at Sheffield Universities student Union venue, The Forum, I'm faced with it. There's no other way around it really, dammit. It was a journey.
Earlier the sun was shining, the warmth lasted into the evening and this was to be the first of seven shows from Nubiyan Twist on their Dance Inna London tour.
Having never ventured over the treacherous Mersey waters and into the unknown territory of Birkenhead, I'm pleased to say that my experience is nothing short of blissful. The train here (only six minutes, why do we all act like it's a trek?), the rushed, soggy walk through the rainy night, and all worth it.
Since their debut self-titled album dropped in 2015, there's been a lot of excitement around Nubiyan Twist. Their fusion of jazz, funk, soul and practically everything in between has won them a devoted army of fans, who showed up in force when they took to the stage in London.
