Noba Bio
Captivated by music from an early age, NOBA—is a singer-songwriter who was born in Mpumalanga South Africa and raised in Johannesburg before making her way to the U.S. Boasting a warm and soulful voice with an alluring tone that’s refreshingly smooth. NOBA aspires to create music that is rich and uplifting, writing songs about love, social justice, and self-fulfilment.
Her influences range from genres such as jazz, Afro-pop, gospel and R&B to artists like Alicia Keys, Mafikizolo, Beyonce and Freshlyground.
In New York, she has performed at venues including Madison Square Garden, The Bowery Ballroom, Sound of Brazil, and Gold Sounds Bar.
Dean Fields Bio:
Dean Fields is one of those rare musicians that seem to be able to make their instrument speak. As a guitarist and producer, he has a thoughtful approach coupled with a terrifying work ethic. He’s been on stage since he was eleven years old, and his years playing have taken him to venues as far as Valencia, Spain as well as American east coast staples from Arlene’s Grocery and Rockwood Music Hall in Manhattan to Midway Cafe and Red Room in Boston.
With a unique passion for jazz, Dean knows the value of listening, and it allows him to slip effectively into any ensemble. Still, he has performed in a variety of genres, ranging from pop to punk and even further. His Berklee education and his deep comfort with the guitar show in his tone. His mastery of the technical aspects allows him to move through improvisational spaces, dripping with personality.