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**Stefan Mahendra**’s musical journey began at a piano bench in South London, guided by his mother’s encouragement and early classical training. But it wasn’t long before he veered off thetraditional path - drawn deeply into the world of jazz, soul, and R&B. His early discovery of American gospel greats like Smokie Norful -artists who weren’t just masterful pianists but also powerful vocalists - inspired a deeper passion for both playing and singing. That influence led him to icons like Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye,Donny Hathaway, and D’Angelo: legends who built their songs from the keys up, crafting entire sonic worlds from the piano. It's this lineage that flows through Stefan’s music - soulful, grounded, and effortlessly timeless. In 2024, he opened for US soul sensation Jarrod Lawson on his UK tour, before supporting Death Row Records artist October London on his sold-out UK run in 2025. Later that year, he joined legendary soul group The Stylistics on their 24-date UK tour,performing to audiences across the country. Most recently, in February 2026, Stefan supported Joss Stone on her US West Coast tour - his biggest milestone to date.With a highly anticipated second EP set for release in March 2026, Stefan Mahendra continues to carve out his space as one of themost distinctive voices in modern R&B and Soul **Nahima** (born Adinah Imani) is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter who blends R&B, pop, and soul. Discovered by the Grammy-winning production duo STARGATE, she has written for major artists like Jason Derulo. Her sound is characterized by a "bedroom pop" intimacy and poignant lyricism. With a voice like honey and an “Americana soul” sound steeped in old-school jazz, R&B, and folk traditions, **Lila Forde**\- the Seattle-born singer/songwriter carries the past into the present with refreshing ease. She does just that on her debut album VESSEL, a confident and cathartic coming-of-age record that captures the full spectrum of her artistry – from its roots in improvisation and harmony, to its emotional depth and genre-spanning warmth.