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This album contrasts her previous work, \u003cem\u003eLa Saboteuse\u003c\/em\u003e, which was driven by her inner-destroyer or anti-muse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince the premiere performance, the music evolved and deepened, with \u003cstrong\u003eYazz\u003c\/strong\u003e choosing to feature a wider pool of artists, including members of her Hafla band and other musical friends, on this recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYazz\u003c\/strong\u003e shares her musical response to the stories and achievements of exceptional women, including Rosa Parks, Haifaa Al-Mansour, and Malala Yousafzai, and simultaneously illuminates the creativity and talents of her musical collaborators. 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The record delves into her British and Bahraini roots, featuring musicians like Lewis Wright and Shabaka Hutchings, and is characterised by its Middle Eastern melodies and evocative rhythms, exploring themes of self-doubt personified by a female saboteur.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYazz’s early years in Bahrain and her grandfather's trumpet playing in London inspired her musical journey, with the influence of modern-day contemporary jazz artists - and Ahmed’s own contemporaries – like Kamasi Washington and Sons of Kemet also seeping in. Her unique sound incorporates Arabic melodies, reflecting her cultural heritage and British jazz influ- ences. Yazz also challenges the male-dominated jazz sphere, empowered by a rising number of female musicians. Despite improvements, she believes more progress is needed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking forward, Yazz Ahmed plans to create a piece inspired by the universe's ever-changing structures, signalling her continuous innovation in jazz. 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