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One to watch: Elmiene

The Oxford-raised soul singer, whose fans include Stormzy and Elton John, is on a mission to heal with music that tackles serious issues head-on

Full of atmospheric R&B, gospel and classical flourishes, Elmiene’s freeform sound vibrates with feeling, while his lyrics examine complex familial and romantic bonds and how the two intersect in his life. His A-list fans seem to grow by the day – Elton John recently described Elmiene as “one of Britain’s great new artists” – perhaps because across three dazzling EPs his music has remained as compelling as it is cleansing. Stirring new EP For the Deported speaks to the current humanitarian crisis in Sudan, distilling the singer’s hopes, anxieties and fears into song without blunting the reality of the stories at its core.

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