Heroes Of Manchester - Ellen Beth Abdi + Berry Blacc + Kemani Anderson

Manchester has a rich history of musical heritage that deserves to be celebrated. ‘Heroes of Manchester’ is our new project that dives into the unknown and lesser-known musical heroes of our city.

This show gives a flavour of Manchester’s independent underground, featuring a line-up of genre-spanning artists breaking new ground. The artists will be performing work originally written by the Unsung Heroes of Manchester – a selection of hugely influential but lesser-known names from the city’s musical history.

Ellen Beth Abdi

Ellen Beth Abdi is a vocalist, producer, multi-instrumentalist and music practitioner born and raised in Manchester. Her unique sound fuses smooth vocals with live loops, pokey drums and undulating synths. Using classic sensibilities and experimental writing to create something completely new.

Kemani Anderson

Kemani Anderson, from Manchester, is a 22 year old singer/songwriter in a band named Secret Night Gang. Heavily influenced by church growing up, Anderson then developed a passion for soul, R&B, reggae and jazz music and became inspired by the likes of Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Earth, wind and Fire, Chaka Khan , Al Jarreau, D’angelo and many other artists.

Berry Blacc

Berry Blacc is best known for gracing some of the biggest stages across the UK and Europe, as a solo artist and with various groups throughout the years. With both of his parents playing a big role in the history of Manchester’s dancehall and lovers rock scene, it was inevitable that Berry would follow suit.

Fusing his childhood influences with hip-hop, soul and funk, Berry’s deep tones, coupled with his range of melodies will have you bussin a two step, while contemplating life.

Following the live show, Konny Kon (Children of Zeus) will be taking over our bar on DJ duties!