PART Zambian, part Scottish singer and guitarist Namvula Rennie has been causing a stir amongst world music fans and she’s bringing her fusion of urban music, Scottish folk, jazz and Latin rhythms to Bridport Arts Centre on Saturday May 30 May at 8pm.

She will also be performing at Corfe Castle Village Hall and Cecil Memorial Hall, Cranborne on May 29 and 31 respectively.

Namvula Rennie's debut album Shiwezwa was released to great critical acclaim last November, leading to appearances on BBC’s Focus on Africa, Jazz FM, BBC Radio 4 Women’s Hour and Late Junction amongst others.

Shortly after her album release, Namvula and a band of African/Jazz musicians gave two performances in Dorset that were so enthusiastically received, that there has been great demand for a retour this spring.

Namvula’s cool, unusual songs reflect her interesting history.

Born in Zambia to a Zambian mother and Scottish father, she has lived in Switzerland, Kenya, the US and now London, developing a hybrid style with lyrics that mix Zambian languages with English, Portuguese and French, and musical influences that range from African styles to jazz.

She’s becoming well known in the UK for her uplifting and emotive songs that cross boundaries with a refreshing honesty and evocative lyricism, transporting listeners into different worlds, whilst staying firmly rooted in African soil.

Namvula will be joined on stage by some of the UK's most respected African and jazz musicians, including bassist Liran Donin and Senegalese percussionist Mamadou Sarr.

Marketing Manager Lisa Wilcock said “Namvula creates a new world with her adventurous and impressive songs. Join us at the Arts Centre for an uplifting evening”.

See artsreach.co.uk for ticket details for the Corfe Castle and Cranborne concerts or contact Bridport Arts Centre for the Bridport concert.