SHABAKA (fka Shabaka Hutchings) is a visionary multi-instrumentalist redefining musical boundaries. Born in London and raised in Barbados, he blends jazz, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and electronic influences with fearless improvisation. Best known for leading Sons of Kemet, The Comet Is Coming, and Shabaka and the Ancestors, he has collaborated with artists like Floating Points and Mulatu Astatke. In 2023, he announced a shift away from the saxophone, focusing on flutes such as the shakuhachi and quena. This transformation shapes Perceive its Beauty, Acknowledge its Grace, a deeply expressive album recorded live with musicians including Esperanza Spalding and Carlos Niño. Always merging sound and poetry, Hutchings invites listeners on a personal journey through rhythm and resonance. His music remains expansive, challenging, and deeply rooted in cultural storytelling, proving that exploration is at the heart of his artistry.