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'''Natcyet Wakili''' (also Edward Wakili-Hick and Eddie Hick) is an English drummer, percussionist, record producer and composer.
'''Edward Wakili-Hick''' (also '''Eddie Hick''' and Natcyet Wakili<ref>{{cite web |url=https://refugeworldwide.com/artists/natcyet |access-date=12 May 2024 |quote=Natcyet is Wakili-Hick’s ancestral name inherited from his father.}}</ref>) is an English drummer, percussionist, record producer and composer.


== Early life and education==
== Early life and education==


In 2007, Natcyet was one of the founding members of [[Ariya Astrobeat Arkestra]].
In 2007, Wakili-Hick was one of the founding members of [[Ariya Astrobeat Arkestra]].


In 2009, Natcyet joined [[Gilad Atzmon]] & the Orient House Ensemble.<ref name="merc">{{cite web | url= https://www.thejazzmann.com/reviews/review/songs-of-the-metropolis | title=songs-of-the-metropolis}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite news | url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/oct/14/nok-cultural-ensemble-njhyi-review-edward-wakili-eddie-hick | title=Nok Cultural Ensemble: Njhyi review – a relentlessly Afrofuturist percussive voyage | newspaper=The Guardian | date=14 October 2022 | last1=Lewis | first1=John }}</ref>
In 2009, Wakili-Hick joined [[Gilad Atzmon]] & the Orient House Ensemble.<ref name="merc">{{cite web | url= https://www.thejazzmann.com/reviews/review/songs-of-the-metropolis | title=songs-of-the-metropolis}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite news | url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/oct/14/nok-cultural-ensemble-njhyi-review-edward-wakili-eddie-hick | title=Nok Cultural Ensemble: Njhyi review – a relentlessly Afrofuturist percussive voyage | newspaper=The Guardian | date=14 October 2022 | last1=Lewis | first1=John }}</ref>


In 2017, he became one of the founders of the Steam Down collective alongside Ahnanse, poet Brother Portrait, Nadeem Din-Gabisi <ref>{{cite web | url=https://thevinylfactory.com/features/steam-down-orchestra-london-interview | title=London jazz crew Steam Down Orchestra on the magic of collective creativity | date=24 October 2018 }}</ref> and later Hick joined [[Sons of Kemet]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mjaf.ch/en/artist/edward-wakili-hick/ | title=Edward Wakili-Hick }}</ref>
In 2017, he became one of the founders of the Steam Down collective alongside Ahnanse, poet Brother Portrait, Nadeem Din-Gabisi <ref>{{cite web | url=https://thevinylfactory.com/features/steam-down-orchestra-london-interview | title=London jazz crew Steam Down Orchestra on the magic of collective creativity | date=24 October 2018 }}</ref> and later Wakili-Hick joined [[Sons of Kemet]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mjaf.ch/en/artist/edward-wakili-hick/ | title=Edward Wakili-Hick }}</ref>


In 2022, he started the Nok Cultural Ensemble alongside
In 2022, he started the Nok Cultural Ensemble alongside Onome Edgeworth (from [[Kokoroko]]), Dwayne Kilvington (AKA Wonky Logic) and Joseph Deenmamode (AKA [[Mo Kolours]]).<ref name="auto"/> The ensemble is named after the ancient [[Nok culture]].
Onome Edgeworth (from [[Kokoroko]]), Dwayne Kilvington (AKA Wonky Logic) and Joseph Deenmamode (AKA [[Mo Kolours]]).<ref name="auto"/> The ensemble is named after the ancient [[Nok culture]].


===Collaborations===
===Collaborations===

Revision as of 14:34, 12 May 2024

Edward Wakili-Hick
Also known as
  • Eddie Hick
  • Natcyet Wakili
Born1987 (age 36–37)
GenresJazz,
Occupation(s)Musician, Producer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Drums
LabelsSpitfire Audio

Edward Wakili-Hick (also Eddie Hick and Natcyet Wakili[1]) is an English drummer, percussionist, record producer and composer.

Early life and education

In 2007, Wakili-Hick was one of the founding members of Ariya Astrobeat Arkestra.

In 2009, Wakili-Hick joined Gilad Atzmon & the Orient House Ensemble.[2][3]

In 2017, he became one of the founders of the Steam Down collective alongside Ahnanse, poet Brother Portrait, Nadeem Din-Gabisi [4] and later Wakili-Hick joined Sons of Kemet.[5]

In 2022, he started the Nok Cultural Ensemble alongside Onome Edgeworth (from Kokoroko), Dwayne Kilvington (AKA Wonky Logic) and Joseph Deenmamode (AKA Mo Kolours).[3] The ensemble is named after the ancient Nok culture.

Collaborations

Discography

As leader/co-leader

On drums

  • The Tide has changed Gilad Atzmon & the Orient House Ensemble (World Village, 2010)
  • Sine Qua Non - Serge Gainsbourg Reimagined Gilad Atzmon & the Orient House Ensemble (Coup Perdu, 2013)
  • Sine Qua Non (Midem Cannes February 2014) Gilad Atzmon & the Orient House Ensemble (Coup Perdu, 2014)
  • Caribbean Roots Anthony Joseph (Strut, 2016)
  • Ikwunga – Dibia (Rebisi Hut & Dele Sosimi Music], 2016)
  • Your Queen Is A Reptile –Sons Of Kemet (Impulse!_Records|Impulse! Records]], 2016)
  • The RE:ensemble – Easter EP – Ashley Henry (Sony_Muic|Sony Music]], 2018)
  • Where Are Your Branches? – Oscar Jerome (, 2018)
  • Uniting Of Opposites – Ancient Lights (Tru_Thoughts|Tru Thoughts]], 2018)
  • Trudi's Songbook: Volume One & Two – Ruby Rushton (22a]], 2019)
  • Honey For Wounds – Ego Ella May (UpperRoom Records, 2020)
  • Beyond The Dome Marcus Joseph (Jazz Refreshed, 2021)
  • Live At Real World Studios Nala Sinephro With Edward Wakili-Hick & Dwayne Kilvington (NTS, 2021)

Writing / Arranging

References

  1. ^ https://refugeworldwide.com/artists/natcyet. Retrieved 12 May 2024. Natcyet is Wakili-Hick's ancestral name inherited from his father. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ^ "songs-of-the-metropolis".
  3. ^ a b Lewis, John (14 October 2022). "Nok Cultural Ensemble: Njhyi review – a relentlessly Afrofuturist percussive voyage". The Guardian.
  4. ^ "London jazz crew Steam Down Orchestra on the magic of collective creativity". 24 October 2018.
  5. ^ "Edward Wakili-Hick".

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