NAMBI (solo) / NAMBI & The Rhythm (band)

Canadian-born singer-songwriter NAMBI (formerly known as Rita Carter) is a powerhouse of acoustic soul and a beloved fixture in her hometown of Ottawa, Ontario. Nambi’s reputation as a sincere and talented performer is a testament to her creative ability and faith in music, as a source of personal and communal revelation. With flawlessly honest songwriting, gut wrenching vocals, and heart hitting lyrics, NAMBI mixes her early influences of Ugandan & African roots music, RnB, Neo-Soul, Folk, and Reggae, to form her own version of “RnB street folk”. She is often compared to artists like Tracy Chapman, Lauryn Hill and India Arie. Whether performing solo (just voice and guitar) or with her undeniably talented band, The Rhythm, NAMBI’s live show have made her a sought-after and much-admired performer, as evidenced by her many appearances at festivals such as House of Paint (2014 & 2017), MEGAPHONO (2018 & 2019), Westfest (2018), Soul City Music Fest (2018), Ottawa Bluesfest (2018, 2020 & 2022), CRANIUM Festival (2023); and at world renown venues like the National Arts Centre (2018 & 2020). NAMBI’s notoriety and acclaim have also helped to bring her soulful music to global stages while touring Europe (2017 & 2018) and East Africa (2009), and featuring on the BBC in London, UK. After releasing four singles during the pandemic (“ShotAnothaDown” & “HeyBlackMan” in 2020; “SweetSong” & “Wouldn’tYouLikeToKnow” in 2022) and taking a break to focus on growing her young family, NAMBI emerged on the scene again in June 2023. This time with a new jazz infused-RnB single and breathtaking music video, entitled, “TextWar”. Now with the help of FACTOR Canada, NAMBI is working on her third studio album called “ALLOFWE: The End of a Trilogy”, set to be released in 2024. Make sure to look out for more live shows in the upcoming future because NAMBI is shaping up to be one of Canada’s most influential singer-songwriters of our generation and a key artist to pay attention to!