E34: Genevieve Namazzi — Ugandan Roots, South London Jazz
South London bassist, violist and composer Genevieve Namazzi joins Sewor Okudzeto on Afro Soul Stories to talk about the path from childhood violin lessons to leading her own jazz quartet.
She shares how the viola gave her a home in classical music through Chineke! Orchestra, how university turned her into a bass player out of demand, and how Tomorrow's Warriors and Gary Crosby OBE helped her believe in her own music. We also talk about touring with Annahstasia across Europe, including Ypsigrock Festival in Castelbuono, Sicily, Øya Festival in Oslo and Way Out West in Gothenburg, and playing…
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