NAMBI

NAMBI Bio (109 words) Tenacious, and achingly pure, singer-songwriter NAMBI (formerly known as Rita Carter) is a powerhouse of acoustic soul. Whether performing solo or with her undeniably talented band, The Rhythm (formed in 2018), NAMBI’ s reputation as a sincere performer has led her to notable stages and festivals, such as The National Arts Centre (2018, 2020, 2023), Ottawa Bluesfest (2018, 2020, 2022), House of Paint (2014, 2017), MEGAPHONO (2018, 2019), Westfest (2018), and CRANIUM Festival (2023). Influenced by legendary singer/songwriters like Tracy Chapman, Lauryn Hill and India Arie, at the heart of Nambi’s music lies an inextinguishable belief in using art as an expressive tool for love, compassion, and peace. NAMBI Bio (116 words) Tenacious and achingly pure, singer-songwriter NAMBI is a powerhouse of acoustic soul. Weaving together Ugandan & African roots music, RnB, Neo-Soul, Folk, and Reggae to form her own version of “RnB street folk”, NAMBI's music is a source of personal and communal revelation. After sharing stages with Jack Johnson, Tash Sultana, and Vieux Farka Touré, tours of East Africa and the UK, features on CBC and the BBC, and sold out performances at Ottawa's National Arts Centre (2018, 2020) and Ottawa Bluesfest (2018, 2020, 2021), NAMBI has become a sought-after and much-admired performer at home and abroad. NAMBI is currently recording her third studio album “ALLOFWE: The End of a Trilogy”, set to be released in 2024. NAMBI Extended Bio (391 words) Canadian-born singer-songwriter NAMBI (formerly known as Rita Carter) is a powerhouse of acoustic soul and a beloved fixture in her hometown of Ottawa, Ontario. Nambi’s reputation as a sincere and talented performer is a testament to her creative ability and faith in music, as a source of personal and communal revelation. With flawlessly honest songwriting, gut wrenching vocals, and heart hitting lyrics, NAMBI mixes her early influences of Ugandan & African roots music, RnB, Neo-Soul, Folk, and Reggae, to form her own version of “RnB street folk”. She is often compared to artists like Tracy Chapman, Lauryn Hill and India Arie, who NAMBI references as her biggest influences. Whether performing solo or with her undeniably talented band, The Rhythm (formed in May 2018), NAMBI’s live show have made her a sought-after and much-admired performer, as evidenced by her many appearances at notable festivals such as Ottawa Bluesfest (2018, 2020, 2022), House of Paint (2014, 2017), MEGAPHONO (2018, 2019), Westfest (2018), CRANIUM Festival (2023), and Soul City Music Fest (2018). NAMBI has also shared her music in world renown venues like the National Arts Centre (2018 Sold Out, 2020 Pandemic Livestream, 2023 Sold Out). NAMBI’s notoriety and acclaim have also helped to bring her soulful music to global stages while touring the UK (2017 & 2018) and East Africa (2009), and featuring on BBC Radio in London, UK. After sharing stages with Jack Johnson, Tash Sultana, Grammy and Juno award winner - Shaggy, Malian guitar guru - Vieux Farka Touré, and Juno Award nominees The Pursuit of Happiness; as well as touring with Gil Scott Heron’s original band members (Kim Jordan, Rod Youngs, and Ebo Shakur), with Malik and the OGs, After releasing four singles during the pandemic (“ShotAnothaDown” & “HeyBlackMan” in 2020; “SweetSong” & “Wouldn’tYouLikeToKnow” in 2022) and taking a break to focus on growing her young family, NAMBI has emerged on the scene again in June 2023; this time with a new jazz infused-RnB single and breathtaking music video, entitled, “TextWar”. Now with the help of FACTOR Canada, NAMBI is working on her third studio album called “ALLOFWE: The End of a Trilogy”, set to be released in 2024. Make sure to look out for more live shows in the upcoming future because NAMBI is shaping up to be one of Canada’s most influential singer-songwriters of our generation and a key artist to pay attention to! Notable Shows & Festivals: Ottawa Bluesfest 2018 Barney Danson Theatre; as Aspects & Rita Carter 2020 Videotron Stage; headliner; as NAMBI & The Rhythm 2022 Main Stage; opened for Tash Sultana, Jack Johnson; as NAMBI & The Rhythm National Arts Centre 2018 Fourth Stage; opened for Slack Bridges to sold out audience; as Rita Carter 2020 Fourth Stage; livestream with limited seating during COVID-19 pandemic; as NAMBI & The Rhythm 2023 Canada Room; as NAMBI & The Rhythm to sold out audience House of Paint Urban Arts Festival 2014 & 2017; as Rita Carter MEGAPHONO Festival 2018 headliner as Rita Carter 2019 headliner as Rita Carter & Aspects Westfest (15th Anniversary Edition ) 2018 opened for The Pursuit of Happiness; as Rita Carter & The Rhythm The 27 Club 2018 opened for Vieux Farka Touré; as Rita Carter CRANIUM Festival 2023; headliner as NAMBI Soul City Music Festival 2018; headliner as Rita Carter & The Rhythm Tours: United Kingdom; as Rita Carter (previous name) 2017 support for and featured on The Malik & The OGs’: The Revolution Will Be Live UK Tour; 5 dates; as Rita Carter 2018 support for and featured on The Malik & The OGs’: The Revolution Will Be Live UK Tour (to promote “Wake Up” single by Rita Carter); 4 dates; as Rita Carter East Africa (Uganda and Kenya); as Rita Carter (previous name) 2009 opened for Milége band; as Rita Carter; 4 dates