NAJMA AKHTAR
(Cv highlights)
Born and bred in Britain,Najma has mesmerised audiences from all over the
world with the unique vocal style of Indian, semi-classical Ghazals,folk and
Qawalis intertwined with Jazz and other Western influences.
Studio credits include; Philip Glass / Jah Wobble / Apache Indian / Andy Summers / Ken
Morioka / Robert Plant / Steve Coleman / Francois Audrain / Steve Copeland / Ian Anderson (co-write).
Tv credits include; Later with Jools (co-presenter) / 'Kumbha Mela' (National Geographic) /
Family Pride / Kismet Rd ( Ch4) / 'The Ganges' (History Channel) / Fuji Bank (Tv ad) / MTV 'Unplugged'.
Film Credits; Sammy and Rosie get laid (track co-write) / Sari's and Trainers.
Najma has proven to be a successful and versatile artist.She has now released 5 albums and had the opportunity to collaborate with some of the world's most influential and credible musicians.
Personal highlights include performing with Nina Simone at The Dominion Theatre London
and being the first British born Asian to headline at the world famous "Ronnie Scotts".