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Her work weaves cultural heritage with modern sound, spotlighting the creativity of Caribbean and global diasporas.<\/p>\n<p>Expect roots reggae, dub, dancehall, jungle and grime alongside gritty low-frequency footwork, into sets that hit hard and move wide \u2014 pushing the boundaries of familiar tracks through tasteful mixing and selection. Since emerging in 2023, she\u2019s carved a distinct sound profile, landing performances at Glastonbury, Boiler Room and Fabric Live, while showcasing her selections on NTS, Foundation FM and Noods Radio.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the decks, she co-founded Bristol\u2019s new FLINTA dj collective WINK (@winkbristol), creating safe spaces and opportunities for women and non-binary creatives. More recently stepping into event production, she\u2019s contributed to rebalancing representation within the festival and carnival space for Black event producers. 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