Critically-acclaimed cabaret night Pen:Chant will play host to another sterling line up of local, national and international comedy, spoken word and music talent at Gorilla on Wed 21st September  
This month, Pen:Chant host MOBO-winning and Mercury-nominated Award-winning alto-saxophonist and MC Soweto Kinch. Soweto is one of the most exciting and versatile young musicians in both the British jazz and hip hop scenes. 

Undoubtedly, one of the few artists in either genre with a degree in Modern History from Oxford University, Soweto has garnered acclaim on both sides of the Atlantc. his skills as a hip hop MC and producer have garnered him recognition in the urban music world: having supported the likes of KRS ONE, Dwele and TY, and being championed by the likes of Mos Def, Rodney P and BBC 1-Xtra’s Twin B.

September’s line up will also feature a rare Manchester appearance from ‘World and UK Beatbox Champion’ Bellatrix. Vocalist, bass player and beatboxer, Bellatrix is currently working on her hotly anticipated debut EP. As well as performing solo, Bellatrix performs with independent power-house girl band The Boxettes and psychedelic hip-hop outfit Dizraeli and The Small Gods.

Completing the Pen:Chant line up will be Multi-award winning not shit sketch group, Gein’s Family Giftshop who will be applying their warped world vision to the hilarious subject matter of abject misery, and human tragedy.

Since 2013 Pen:Chant have presented some of the best local, national and international acts including cult-comedian Marcel Lucont, YouTube battle-rap sensation Mark Grist, and award-winning folk singer Kirsty McGee. As well as showcasing established acts, Pen:Chant provides a platform for local emerging talent through open mic slots and workshops.

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