'International Women's Day' can feel like a strange day to celebrate, as a Black woman, so when Skiddle asked me to share 8 tracks by women who inspire me, it was quite clear to me that this would be a moment to spotlight and celebrate some incredible Black women making music today. Here are my selections...

There is so much to unpack here and this will be a living archive of the thoughts and ideas that I have around 'Black Girl Ballet'. Watch this space!

An exclusive 'Liquid Listening Experience' in Liverpool, marking the release of Ni Maxine's debut EP 'Mother's Arms'.

I was invited to play at REC Napoli, a warehouse style club venue on the outskirts of Naples as part of their 'Jazz Corner' series where the audience enjoy a meal prepared by a guest chef. Let me tell you all about...

Over 250 people were in the room with us, and it was a beautiful crowd who sang with us for a number of very special moments throughout the show. Joining me on stage were 'UK Jazz' heavyweights Luke Bacchus, Daniel Casimir and Nate Ricketts. Read the 'Mostly Jazz' review.

On Friday 1st May 2026, Ni Maxine will be taking to the stage at The Lower Third for her biggest London headline show to-date. Presented by Metropolis Music, this show marks the release of Ni Maxine's debut EP 'Mother's Arms' and will feature Ni Maxine with some of the best musicians in the UK Jazz scene. Get tickets here.

Ni Maxine is growing in popularity in the Birmingham music community. Joined by UK Jazz royalty, Luke Bacchus (piano) and Daniel Casimir (upright bass) and Nate Ricketts (drums), don’t miss Ni Maxine playing live for Independent Venue Week 2026. This will be one for the books. Get tickets to see Ni Maxine live at Hare & Hounds on Wednesday 28th January 2026 now!

This nomination was a complete surprise when it came in, and it made me feel really proud of the (baby) steps I am taking in my career, with two new singles out and two more to come, to complete my debut EP 'Mother's Arms'. This music really feels like me, a sound which feels right, and an attempt to start to tell my story, for the first time, really. I'll always remember the process of making this record fondly.

24 Kitchen Street is the place to be on Friday 24th April 2026. See Ni Maxine live like you've never seen her before!

On Thursday 20th November 2025, 'Not For Me' got to #1 in the global iTunes Jazz Chart, with 'Time' following close behind at #3. In an era of streaming, it's really special that people are buying my music. A few of you have asked if I have any physical copies of my music like vinyl available to purchase, and I have been thinking about it... As someone raised on cassettes and CDs and in an era of Limewire, I have only recently found vinyl, I didn't really ever imagine that

'Time', Live in Liverpool, featuring Luke Bacchus (Keys), Daniel Casimir (Upright Bass) and Joe Luckin (Drums). Watch the full live session on YouTube. Videography: Kieran Irvine Look: Megan Alloh Hair & Makeup: Ruth Marcella With thanks to Rachela Lanc, and OKQ Agency for the band footwear. Find out where you can come and experience this in the room here .

‘Not For Me’ is a song about one of the darkest periods in my life. I didn’t know that I’d make it out of the other end, but I did. This song has evolved with me. This is a song about learning who you are and how to say no. 12 stories high, views of the city, All the streets they seem to turn the wrong way Faces blur, through the bottom of the glass Who have I become under this glitter mask? Hedonism, malbec wine, Dark red overcame my mind Still, I’m, led by, the line… Round