Navigating the Cultural History of Jazz + Getting Booked at Festivals w/ Natalie Greffel

Natalie Greffel is a versatile Mozambican-Danish singer, bassist, composer, and passionate advocate for the arts.In addition to his work as a musician, she serves as a curator for XJAZZ! FESTIVAL, curating an eclectic lineup of performances, workshops, and special events showcasing contemporary jazz while honouring its rich cultural heritage.In our conversation, we talked about her multicultural background influencing her musical journey, the music and the politics and the culture behind Jazz addressing social and political issues and her role at XJAZZ! sharing useful advice and personal reflections about getting booked at Festivals.Getting the chance to meet Natalie was a fantastic opportunity for me to delve into the importance of understanding more about the true nature of jazz. Specifically, I learned about its African roots that continue to shape its music in the present day.Natalie, being a passionate individual dedicated to promoting cultural exchange, shared her passion for all things Jazz music with great enthusiasm.I hope you will enjoy it the same way I did! 🎧What was your biggest takeaway from today's episode?Let's talk about today's episode: 👉🏻 Let's connect on Instagram 👉🏻 Drop me a note at [email protected] our upcoming Online Q&A Session w/ Skyline Sun! I want to extend an invitation for you to join us in an exciting live Q&A session on August 27 at 7 pm (CEST) with Australian-born, Berlin-based guitarist, musician and producer Jarrah Dhyan aka Skyline Sun. During this session, Jarrah will discuss all the aspects and respond to your questions on Getting Featured on Spotify Playlists and Media Coverage through his experience releasing his very first album Dichotomy.Get ready for a session filled with inspiration and exchange!To join the session, sign up for our Club Membership today 👉🏻 HERE.