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NAIMA FARAÒ

Nu Jazz, Alternative Soul

Milan-based singer and composer Naima Faraò is a defining voice in Europe's contemporary jazz and soul scene. 

With a background spanning music and visual arts, she navigates the realms of alternative soul and new jazz, blending sophisticated vocal exploration with deep, emotive storytelling. 

Her acclaimed solo debut album, "Dots", released on Beat Machine Records, has been a critical success. Garnering international attention, the album earned features on prestigious platforms like BBC Radio 2 (The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum), MusicaJazz, Rai Radio 3, and Radio Monte Carlo. 

The triumphant first year of "Dots" culminated in March 2025 with a landmark sold-out headline performance at the iconic Blue Note Milan. Accompanied by her quartet (vocals, bass, drums, and keyboards), Naima has brought her music to internationally renowned stages and prestigious venues. She has performed in clubs such as Biko and BiM in Milan, and shared the stage with Serena Brancale at the Big Bang Music Festival. Among her most notable engagements are performances at the Lecco Jazz Festival and the FIMU Festival in France, where she captivated the audience with an intense duo performance with Gio ’ Evan, the event’ s guest of honor. Naima also performed at JazzMI, opening for Seun Kuti, and recently completed a mini tour in Germany in November, with concerts in Heidelberg, Greiz, and Viechtach, further cementing her growing international success. 

Naima ' s extensive experience is built on a decade of work in the independent scene. She was the frontwoman and founder of the alternative soul collective Black Beat Movement, a band that shared stages with giants like De La Soul, Hiatus Kaiyote, and Alpha Blondy. She is also a member of the Artchipel Orchestra, a three-time winner of the Top Jazz award, and the award-winning vocal sextet Elephant Claps.
Dots by Naima Faraò

Dots

Naima Faraò

The Reference: "Dots" "Dots" is the 2024 full-length album by Naima Faraò, released on Beat Machine Records. A soulful and introspective project, the album transcends genre, blending contemporary jazz, soul, and modern Read more

The Reference: "Dots"

"Dots" is the 2024 full-length album by Naima Faraò, released on Beat Machine Records. A soulful and introspective project, the album transcends genre, blending contemporary jazz, soul, and modern RnB.

The album was introduced by the lead single, "Buoyancy Of Water," featuring renowned saxophonist Ilhan Ersahin.

The Concept: A Symbol of Closure & Rebirth

The album's title, 'Dots', functions as a potent metaphor for the artist's introspective journey. As Naima describes, the dot symbolizes both a conclusion and the beginning of a new chapter.

"Dots" is a process of elaboration and rebirth, echoing thoughts born from the collisions of real life. It is an intricate inward journey to grasp suspended moments and unite the points of an ever-changing trajectory.

Credits & Personnel

This release is the result of a deep collaboration between key figures of the BMR roster and the wider contemporary jazz scene.

Core Band:

Naima Faraò: Vocals

Edoardo Maggioni: Rhodes, Piano, Synths

Andrea Dominoni: Bass

Matteo D’ignazi: Drums, Percussion

Additional Musicians:

Ilhan Ersahin: Tenor Saxophone (Track 4)

Napoleon Maddox: Poetry & Rap (Track 5)

Samir Langus: Sintir & Castanets (Track 10)

Andrea Gamba (Daykoda): Electronics (All Tracks)

Lorenzo Faraò: Baritone Saxophone (Tracks 2, 3, 4)

Tiziano Codoro: Trumpet & Flugelhorn (Tracks 2, 3, 4)

Rudi Manzoli: Tenor Sax (Tracks 2, 3, 4)

Luca Giannotti: Percussion (Tracks 2, 3, 4, 5)

Matteo Da Ross: Guitar (Track 3)

Production & Design:

Writing: All tracks written by Naima Faraò, except 06, 08, 09, 10 (written with E. Maggioni, A. Dominoni, M. D’Ignazi). Track 01 produced by Andrea Gamba (Daykoda).

Recording: Michele Gas Castagna (Orange Corner, Milan)

Mixing: Andrea Gamba (Daykoda)

Mastering: Beat Machine Records

Distribution: Beat Machine Records

Artwork: Ruggge

Photography: Federica Ikka Mirabelli

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    When I Want / Where I Want (Run Reprise) 1:18
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