James Nissen
James is a singer and plays violin, guitar and piano. He completed his PhD at the University of Manchester and has conducted research on topics including the world music industry, music education, the Greek music scene in London, and Yiddish music. He has collaborated on research with several arts and media organisations, including the BBC, Band on the Wall, and Music Action International. James teaches in university, school and community contexts on subjects ranging from music cultures to klezmer performance and he is a founding and executive member of the MESI (Music, Education and Social Inclusion) ICTM (International Council for Traditional Music) Study Group.
James Nissen
The Mancumbians: a transnational Latin band building community and sharing culture in Manchester
Iris Mavraki: a political singer tackling global issues through song and music
Julio Guzmán: a Dominican singer bringing Latin rhythms to the streets of Manchester
Avital Raz: a singer/songwriter and theatre-maker taking on controversial topics and challenging audience expectations
Sens Sagna: spreading peace and unity through music and dance
Lipa Tomlin: a singer/guitarist spreading joy through music in the Chassidic community
Eliorah Goodman: a flautist bringing Jewish musical spirituality into new contexts
Delyana Lazarova: the Hallé conductor taking classical music in new directions
Emmanuela Yogolelo: a singer/songwriter preserving and transforming Congo’s musical traditions
Pringle Gulzar: a tabla player guided by faith and celebrating South Asian culture
Geli Berg (DJ Mayeva): a world music DJ bringing cultures together
Juan García: a singer/guitarist and DJ celebrating flamenco culture and hosting the most popular Spanish and Latin music nights in Manchester
Kadria Thomas: a gospel choir leader offering inspiration and positivity through the medium of song
Gulcin Bulut: a singer sharing the wisdom of Sufi music for international audiences
Abhishek Kodaganallur Pichumani: a violinist/vocalist bridging the worlds of Carnatic and Western classical music
Laszlo Palko: sharing the joy of percussion in Manchester
Tyndale Thomas: giving good news through gospel and inspirational song
Hamza Bouzhar: a Sufi singer with a message of love and openness