Nectar Woode

British-Ghanaian singer and songwriter Nectar Woode brings her blend of neo-soul, folk, jazz and traces of gospel to Patterns, Brighton & Hove, on 20 October 2026. Raised in Milton Keynes, she writes songs that draw on everyday stories and identity, carried by a nuanced voice and clear, unfussy melodies. On stage, her vocal sits upfront, framed by fluid grooves and gentle dynamics, shifting from stripped-back guitar pieces to warmer, jazz-tinged arrangements that keep the focus on feeling and detail.

Rooted in the UK soul scene while keeping a songwriter’s directness, Woode crafts concise hooks and open harmonies that give space to silence as much as to rhythm. The set leans on her early releases from the independent soul and jazz circuits, alongside newer material that widens that palette without losing intimacy. The show threads subtle rhythm, airy chord changes and unhurried phrasing, built for a room that listens. Special guests join the bill.