This high energy ensemble is nothing less than exhilarating as it fuses together Afro-Caribbean & Latin percussion, Jazz, Afro-beat, Funk, and Reggae to create their unique sound. The music created from this fusion is an organic blend of powerful and upbeat drums, brass, vocal chants, and mbira compositions which not only produces an invigorating party atmosphere, it also summons audience participation.
Award winning Hannabiell & Midnight Blue, have created a buzz in the North East of England performing at venues such as the Sage Gateshead, The Journal Tyne Theater, The Cluny, The Queens Hall Art Center in Hexham, Northern Stage, Star & Shadow Cinema, and many more. Audience members most common response is “This band is Amazing and Refreshing” as many rarely stay in their seats during the concert. Hannabiell & Midnight Blue are releasing their debut album “With Us” in March and have started recording the next entitled “Protest Culture”.
Hannabiell & Midnight Blue is committed to playing music that aid in breaking down personal and cultural barriers. The ensemble's diverse membership is a direct reflection of it's diverse fan base and audience attendance. The performances never fail to convey the band’s passion for equality and social change and believes that “The power to unite humanity and make peace rests within art forms that break stereotypes and brings diverse communities together.” -Hannabiell Sanders
Award winning Hannabiell & Midnight Blue, have created a buzz in the North East of England performing at venues such as the Sage Gateshead, The Journal Tyne Theater, The Cluny, The Queens Hall Art Center in Hexham, Northern Stage, Star & Shadow Cinema, and many more. Audience members most common response is “This band is Amazing and Refreshing” as many rarely stay in their seats during the concert. Hannabiell & Midnight Blue are releasing their debut album “With Us” in March and have started recording the next entitled “Protest Culture”.
Hannabiell & Midnight Blue is committed to playing music that aid in breaking down personal and cultural barriers. The ensemble's diverse membership is a direct reflection of it's diverse fan base and audience attendance. The performances never fail to convey the band’s passion for equality and social change and believes that “The power to unite humanity and make peace rests within art forms that break stereotypes and brings diverse communities together.” -Hannabiell Sanders
Midnight Blue UK:
Hannabiell Sanders Yilis del Carmen Suriel David Mabott Mark Barfoot Chris Chadwick Adam Stapleford Jamie Stockbridge
Bass Trombone, Mbira, Percussion & Mbira Bass African Percussion Piano Drum Kit Saxophone
Percussion, & Voice
Bass Trombone, Mbira, Percussion & Mbira Bass African Percussion Piano Drum Kit Saxophone
Percussion, & Voice
Midnight Blue USA:
Hannabiell Sanders - Bass Trombone, Mbira, Percussion, & Voice
Ahmed Abdur - Rahman Gorham - Drum Kit
Michael Lawton - Piano
Lauren Malinovsky - Voice
Tom Mullaney - Bass
Yilis del Carmen Suriel - Percussion & Mbira
Joe Tonzola - Guitar
