Mim Suleiman

A small lady with a big voice, Zanzibar–born Mim Suleiman sings Afro-beat mixed with global fusion, mostly in her native language Swahili, with occasional detours into English and other languages such as Fulani. Her work is always delivered with a big heart and exuberant dance. Mim recently performed as one of the 80 members of the highly acclaimed Africa Express train tour of the UK, as well as in the BT River of music as part of the pre-Olympic world music festival.

A Real World recorded and Womad-listed artist, Mim also runs singing and storytelling workshops, and is writing a book about the food, music and stories of Zanzibar.

She has most recently released two solo albums with Maurice Fulton. In the past as well as recording her own songs, she has sung the backing vocals for the award-winning album 'Tell no lies' by Justin Adams & Juldeh Camara, was a former member of Sheffiedl's Rafiki Jazz, and played with Bare Knuckle Soul, recording an album, and playing a session in the BBC's Maidavale studios.

Her tours include:
Africa Express train tour, UK cities; BT River of Music, London docklands; Africa Express, Brighton; Womad, Charlton park; 10 Days, Tasmania; Serious/Move On Up, UK collaborative; Sauti za Busara & Jahazi festivals, Zanzibar; Glastonbury, UK; Justin & Juldeh, Tell no lies tour, UK.