Fatoumata Diawara and Alabaster DePlume join EFG London Jazz Festival 2022 line-up

20 June 2022, 15:08 | Written by Cerys Kenneally

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(Alabaster DePlume) (Fatoumata Diawara)

EFG London Jazz Festival has announced a second wave of names for the 30th anniversary edition of the event, which includes Fatoumata Diawara, Alabaster DePlume and more.

The multi-venue London festival has announced new additions Fatoumata Diawara, Alabaster DePlume, Emma-Jean Thackray, Tord Gustavsen, Lady Blackbird, Melanie Charles, Angel Bat Dawid, Ben Lamar Gay, Jeff Parker and many more.

Wednesday is #WeAreJazz day

EFG London Jazz Festival Summer Series hits the @BarbicanCentre with @herbiehancock , @marisamonte , @bradmehldau , & @SFJAZZCollectiv

Plus, we add 30 new shows to our November Festival - expect international icons, UK stars, label takeovers & more pic.twitter.com/qPC3Nl3VDT
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In April EFG London Jazz Festival confirmed its first names for 2022 which featured Makaya McCraven, Melody Gardot, Dianne Reeves, Amythyst Kiah, Abdullah Ibrahim, Dhafer Youssef, Bendik Giske, Courtney Pine, Matana Roberts and more.

This year's 30th anniversary edition of the festival will feature live and digital performances, special collaborations, new commissions and more.

EFG London Jazz Festival 2022 will take place from 11-20 November. Visit efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk for more information.