Niwel Tsumbu is a Congolese-born musician with a distinct musical voice on the acoustic guitar which he has described as a melting pot of styles, fusing Congolese folk with global popular styles like jazz, rumba, classical and pop, to name but a few.
Having settled in Ireland, Tsumbu has become celebrated for his collaborations with renowned artists like Sinead O’Connor, Glen Hansard, and the Crash Ensemble.
Further afield, Tsumbu’s collaborations include Buena Vista Social Club and American folk artist Rhiannon Giddens, landing Tsumbu appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live and more. 2024 saw the release of Tsumbu’s first solo album, Milimo, which has received high praise from all corners of the jazz world.
