About this Event
Mama is kicking off the year with celebrations bringing people together in partnership with Malfy Gin. As well as a special curated cocktail list of Malfy serves, we have music, singles nights, Supper Clubs and Quiz Nights on the agenda.
Our long time pal and collaborator, Graziella returns with some friends for live music. Our line-up is small, but with big sounds and vibes.
Carmy Love (performer)
Carmy Love launched her solo career in 2021, with her debut 7" single on Big AC Records selling out prior to its official release and gaining praise from Craig Charles (6 Music), Robert Elms (BBC London) and Norman Jay (Soho Radio) amongst many others. Carmy returned with two sensational new singles in Autumn, having once again teamed up with songwriter, Nick Corbin and producer, Mitch Ayling of The Milk.
Born and raised in North West London, Carmy had a rich musical upbringing: Her Mother and Step-Father were DJs on several underground stations including Roots, Unique and Flava Radio. Carmy has performed with Cool Million, PM Warson, Charles and House Gospel Choir. She was also an original member of New Street Adventure, making a major contribution to “No Hard Feelings” - NSA’s debut album on Acid Jazz - with her stunning backing vocals elevating the record to modern soul classic status.
Graziella (performer and Host)
A seasoned singer, songwriter and rapper, beginning her career within the Uk music sector Graziella emerged with the likes of Foreign Beggars, Skinnyman, DJ Vadim and Ed Skrein etc. where she toured and refined her stage presence to be captivating and prominent. She has even opened for Amy Winehouse at the Camden Crawl Festival way back when…
Following the recent release of the first single BREAK BREAK, from her debut album with supergroup Freaquen.C, consisting of DJ Vadim and Laville (who is on the line-up too), she will bring some funk, soul and r&b together.
Laville (performer)
A seasoned songwriter, Laville has studied, travelled, worked - everywhere from top London venues to Michelin starred restaurants. He began to fill this space with music. Channelling everyone from Donny Hathaway to Stevie Wonder, Jamiroquai to JP Cooper, it's bold, daring, and completely natural, moving from soul to funk and disco like those house parties that first fired his imagination.
Guesting on Big Narstie's superb album cut 'Help', a chance encounter with Acid Jazz founder Eddie Piller at Soho Radio's Central London studio allowed him to find his path. Debut album 'The Wanderer' was steered by the expert hand of producer Tristan Longworth. Indeed, if 'The Wanderer' sounds fresh then that's because it was. Laville's lyrics have this narrative thrust that digs a little deeper than most. Now he is back with Graziella and DJ Vadim on their collaborative project, Freaquen.C.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Mama Shelter London, 437 Hackney Road, London, United Kingdom
GBP 8.30
