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A gig held at The Jam Jar on Thursday 13th November. The event starts at 19:30.
Thursday 13th Novemer
Tara Lily
+ Zena Ahmed
7.30pm - 10pm
The Jam Jar, Bristol
TARA LILY
Growing up in South London within a British-Bengali household, Tara Lily developed a singular perspective on music and global culture. Immersed in the vibrant sounds of her multicultural surroundings, she absorbed everything from jazz and electronica to alternative R&B and classical Indian soundscapes.
This rich tapestry of influences, paired with her deep musical insight, forms the foundation of a sound that is entirely her own.
It’s this genre-defying blend—and her authentic understanding of the cultural worlds behind it—that has drawn the attention of tastemakers and icons alike, including Virgil Abloh, Gilles Peterson, Iggy Pop, Jamie Cullum, and Motown Records UK, who signed Tara as their first British artist. Her music refuses to be boxed in; she is, in every sense, a musical anomaly.
Reviews
- “Amazing voice, excited to see what she does next” – Virgil Abloh
- “Authenticity personified!” – Ezra Collective (Femi Koleoso)
- “Tara makes something glow in the darkness” – King Krule
ZENA AHMED
Fusing the sounds of folk and neo-soul with sharp, relatable lyrics, ZENA has become an ever growing talent on the South-West music scene. With her value placed in poignant and honest lyricism and a love for experimentation with instrumental arrangement and genre mixing, ZENA finds power in connecting with audiences through performance.
She’s performed at popular Bristol venues such as Thekla and The Fleece, as well as a range of festivals that includes ValleyFest, Victorius Festival and AnExperience Festival. ZENA has 4 singles out on streaming services, including her whimsical country and pop inspired debut release “The Bedbugs,” written about growing bored of meaningless routine. Her latest release “Where The Dead Things Lay” has been featured on Jazz FM and flourishes as the lead single from collective Bristol album, “Something In The Water.”
FFO: Lianne La Havas, Lily Allen, Laura Marling, Amy Winehouse.
Entry requirements: 14+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
Tara Lily
+ Zena Ahmed
7.30pm - 10pm
The Jam Jar, Bristol
TARA LILY
Growing up in South London within a British-Bengali household, Tara Lily developed a singular perspective on music and global culture. Immersed in the vibrant sounds of her multicultural surroundings, she absorbed everything from jazz and electronica to alternative R&B and classical Indian soundscapes.
This rich tapestry of influences, paired with her deep musical insight, forms the foundation of a sound that is entirely her own.
It’s this genre-defying blend—and her authentic understanding of the cultural worlds behind it—that has drawn the attention of tastemakers and icons alike, including Virgil Abloh, Gilles Peterson, Iggy Pop, Jamie Cullum, and Motown Records UK, who signed Tara as their first British artist. Her music refuses to be boxed in; she is, in every sense, a musical anomaly.
Reviews
- “Amazing voice, excited to see what she does next” – Virgil Abloh
- “Authenticity personified!” – Ezra Collective (Femi Koleoso)
- “Tara makes something glow in the darkness” – King Krule
ZENA AHMED
Fusing the sounds of folk and neo-soul with sharp, relatable lyrics, ZENA has become an ever growing talent on the South-West music scene. With her value placed in poignant and honest lyricism and a love for experimentation with instrumental arrangement and genre mixing, ZENA finds power in connecting with audiences through performance.
She’s performed at popular Bristol venues such as Thekla and The Fleece, as well as a range of festivals that includes ValleyFest, Victorius Festival and AnExperience Festival. ZENA has 4 singles out on streaming services, including her whimsical country and pop inspired debut release “The Bedbugs,” written about growing bored of meaningless routine. Her latest release “Where The Dead Things Lay” has been featured on Jazz FM and flourishes as the lead single from collective Bristol album, “Something In The Water.”
FFO: Lianne La Havas, Lily Allen, Laura Marling, Amy Winehouse.
Entry requirements: 14+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
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