Trailblazer: Yazz Ahmed, artist
Jazz trumpeter and composer Yazz Ahmed talks to Trailblazers about finding her unique musical style and the power of music to bring cultures together
Feature By | 12 September 2019
Welcome to the latest edition of Trailblazers – IQ’s regular series of Q&As with the inspirational figures forging their own paths in the global live entertainment business.
From people working in challenging conditions or markets to those simply bringing a fresh perspective to the music world, Trailblazers aims to spotlight unique individuals from all walks of life who are making a mark in one of the world’s most competitive industries. IQ’s last Trailblazer interview featured Chris Jammer and Louise Young of independent UK festival Strawberries and Creem, which can be read here.
This time, IQ welcomes its first-ever artist of the Trailblazer series, in the form of British-Bahraini trumpet player and composer Yazz Ahmed.
Seeking to blur the boundaries between jazz…
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