Fantastic Negrito and Lightning Threads

Fantastic Negrito, born Xavier Amin Dphrepaulezz, is a 3x GRAMMY® winner known for his dynamic blues style and personal stories. Overcoming a major label setback and a near-fatal car crash, he won the first NPR Tiny Desk Contest in 2015. He’s shared stages with Sturgill Simpson, Chris Cornell, and Bruce Springsteen, plus collaborated with Sting and E-40. Founder of Revolution Plantation, he’s performed at Lollapalooza and Glastonbury.

Sheffield’s Lightning Threads fuse vintage blues and modern rock with raw riffs and smoky vocals. Known for electrifying shows, they've earned a 2024 UK Blues Federation nod.