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Alazar Kidanu is a London-based artist of Ethiopian descent and one half of the pop fusion duo NomadX. With a sound that blends the soulful energy of Michael Jackson, the rock influences of The Rolling Stones, and deep cultural inspiration from icons like Teddy Afro and Burna Boy, Alazar’s music is as globally inspired as his upbringing.Beyond music, Alazar has an extensive background in documentary filmmaking, having trained under Graeme Scott. His storytelling expertise allows him to approach creativity from a unique perspective, whether through songwriting or visual narratives. His work with NomadX has already made waves, with their song Man On A Boat featured in the documentary Beyond The Beach: The Hell And The Hope and their soundtrack contribution to Amazon’s Black History Month campaign.With NomadX’s debut album on the horizon, Alazar continues to push artistic boundaries, fusing cultures, genres, and emotions into music that resonates.
By GAEA TalksAlazar Kidanu is a London-based artist of Ethiopian descent and one half of the pop fusion duo NomadX. With a sound that blends the soulful energy of Michael Jackson, the rock influences of The Rolling Stones, and deep cultural inspiration from icons like Teddy Afro and Burna Boy, Alazar’s music is as globally inspired as his upbringing.Beyond music, Alazar has an extensive background in documentary filmmaking, having trained under Graeme Scott. His storytelling expertise allows him to approach creativity from a unique perspective, whether through songwriting or visual narratives. His work with NomadX has already made waves, with their song Man On A Boat featured in the documentary Beyond The Beach: The Hell And The Hope and their soundtrack contribution to Amazon’s Black History Month campaign.With NomadX’s debut album on the horizon, Alazar continues to push artistic boundaries, fusing cultures, genres, and emotions into music that resonates.