Tina Edwards on Sharing London Jazz scene with New Audiences, Being without An Agent and Finding Her Voice on Social Media

Tina Edwards has been shaping the sound of London’s jazz scene and beyond for years. She’s fiercely supported underground talent, hosted evenings to platform LGBTQ artists and is a true conduit of the UK sound to a global audience.

Tina Edwards is a DJ, broadcaster and writer known for championing global jazz and jazz-adjacent sounds. From hosting shows on BBC Radio 3 and Worldwide FM to curating lineups at festivals, Tina’s work celebrates the ever-changing underground music scene in London.

In this episode, Tina talks to Emily Dust about bringing the newest wave of the London Jazz sound to Chicago, finding her voice on social media and navigating the backlash of going viral, and why she decided to ditch her agent, take control of her career and find her own gigs. This episode is full of helpful tips on becoming a successful DJ.

Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can also follow Tina Edwards on Instagram @tinaedwardsdj and on TikTok @tinaedwardsdjdj.

Dances for Buildings is presented by Emily Dust. The producer is Erica McKoy (@ericamckoy_). Original music by Giulia Tess (@giuliatess). Artwork by Jonathan Briggs.

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