Nile Rodgers with The Brand New Heavies and James Emmanuel

London acid jazz pioneers The Brand New Heavies formed from bedroom jams by school friends Andrew Levy, Jan Kincaid and Simon Bartholomew. Their album Brother Sister hit #4 in the UK with Dream On Dreamer; Shelter went platinum.

Nigerian-born, Edinburgh-based soul singer James Emmanuel began in gospel as the son of a preacher, singing in church choirs before honing his craft at Edinburgh open mics and jam sessions. Known for a rich, expressive voice and raw storytelling.

Born in New York, Nile Rodgers revolutionized music with Chic's disco hits "Le Freak" and "Good Times," and produced for icons like Bowie, Madonna, and Daft Punk. His "chucking" guitar style and countless hits earned him a spot in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Rodgers co-founded the We Are Family Foundation, performed at global festivals, and battled cancer while continuing to release music and collaborate widely.