Abraxxxas / Gabriel

Gabriel, aka Abraxxxas, is a hard-hitting French rapper who brings an urgency and a powerful social conscience to the Aftershock crew. Onstage, Abraxxxas 'spits rage'. Backstage, we know him as a friendly and serious guy… but with a great sense of humour.

Meet Abraxxas here:

http://marseille.aftershockproject.com/introducing-gabriel

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Amandine

On-stage in Genoa, and working behind the scenes in Marseille, Amandine is a French chanteuse and multi-instrumentalist with a sultry voice and a permanent smile. Always in a great mood, and everyone's friend, Amandine brings an enormous heart and a sense of fun to Aftershock.

Meet Amandine here:

http://genoa.aftershockproject.com/introducing-amandine

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Denis

Guitarist, singer and noisemaker Denis Jones is a one of the most respected independent artists on the Manchester scene. With a unique approach to music-making, a fine sense of the absurd and an unmistakable beard, Denis is one of Aftershock's most interesting characters and its finest wit.

Meet Denis here:

http://marseille.aftershockproject.com/introducing-denis

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Eoghan

With influences from all corners of the rhythmic world, 18 year old Eoghan has 5 years experience playing drums and percussion under his belt - and has played with Pete Doherty, Damon Minchella, Steve White and Gregg Bissonette. He currently holds down the beat for hotly-tipped indie ska band The Fayre.

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Fyza

Neo-soul diva Fyza was raised between Manchester and New York. Her songwriting and vocal talent has seen her work with some of the world's most respected producers from the world of jazz-fused electronic dance music. Fyza brings to Aftershock a soulful sophistication, and a willingness to always try new things.

Meet Fyza here: 

http://genoa.aftershockproject.com/introducing-fyza

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Ila

The word quirky was invented for Ila. A singer, songwriter and bandleader in her home of Italy, Ila brings a sense of fun and an ear for the unusual to the Aftershock crew. She also brings a documentarian's eye to the project, and can always be relied upon to capture those magic moments. To see Aftershock through Ila's eyes is to really understand it.

Meet Ila here:

http://genoa.aftershockproject.com/introducing-ila

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Marika

Marika Pellegrini is a master percussionist from Italy. Always focused and steady as a rock - nothing fazes Marika. Usually content to occupy a space in the background onstage and just keep the momentum going, Marika can occasionally humbly step forward and blow everyone away with her virtuosity, before returning to her place in the ensemble.

Meet Marika here:

http://genoa.aftershockproject.com/introducing-marika

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Matt

Manchester trumpeter Matt Halsall is fast becoming one of Britain's most well-respected jazz artists. No fan of the camera, Matt is Aftershock's most retiring and attention-shy member - but behind the scenes he's an innovator, a leader and a highly musically ambitious team player.

Meet Matt here:

http://genoa.aftershockproject.com/introducing-matt

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Nick

Nick Blacka is a bass player with a diverse range of playing credits. Based in Manchester, Nick is well known on the jazz scene but regularly collaborates with artists from scenes, such as folk, electronica, hip hop and drum and bass.

Nick is the bassist for Aim, one of the UK's biggest pioneers of electronic/hip hop music and has performed at many of the UK's major music festivals. As part of Aim's ten-piece band, Nick has performed at Glastonbury Festival, The Big Chill, Electric Picnic, headlined Regents Park and played to a sell out crowd at Shepherd's Bush Empire. 

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Nicki

Nicki Wells has had a multicultural upbringing, raised and educated in various countries including India, Australia and the UK, which has had a profound influence on her vocal style and songwriting approach. She is currently finishing off her studies at Music College while working on a number of projects including recording her debut album and collaborating with Nitin Sawhney. Nicki is fascinated by the expressive capabilities of the voice and through the study of different musical genres, she is commited to develop her career as a versatile vocalist and songwriter.

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Pascale

French singer Pascale brings a quiet seriousness to the group. Sophisticated, charming and softly spoken offstage, she has a powerful and beautiful voice the moment she steps forward to sing. Modest about her talents, Pascale's full of surprises. We first encountered her in Genoa.

Meet Pascale here:

http://genoa.aftershockproject.com/introducing-pascale

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Roberto

Italian singer Roberto Tiranti has a voice that belongs alongside the rock legends. A larger-than-life character with a tremendous sense of humour, Roberto ensures that nothing ever gets too serious at Aftershock. Onstage, he's the epitome of classic rock. Epic is the word that springs to mind.

Meet Roberto here:

http://marseille.aftershockproject.com/introducing-roberto