Fantastic Negrito to Headline January Blues Festival in London

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Fantastic Negrito, the 3x GRAMMY® Award-winner, is set to perform at the January Blues Festival in London. Learn about his remarkable journey and the upcoming exclusive concerts.

January Blues Festival Welcomes Fantastic Negrito

The January Blues Festival is excited to announce that 3x GRAMMY® Award-winner, Fantastic Negrito, will be headlining two exclusive concerts in London. Born as Xavier Amin Dphrepaulezz, Fantastic Negrito's story is one of resilience and the transformative power of music.

Having overcome various challenges in his life, including a major label deal gone wrong and a near-fatal car accident that impacted his ability to play the guitar, Fantastic Negrito rose to fame after winning the first-ever NPR Tiny Desk Contest in 2015.

Since then, he has garnered three GRAMMY® Awards for 'Best Contemporary Blues Album' and has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Sturgill Simpson, Chris Cornell, and Bruce Springsteen. Additionally, Fantastic Negrito has collaborated with Sting, E-40, and Tank and The Bangas, and has performed at major festivals worldwide.

Snowboy to Host the Event

The event will be hosted by Snowboy, who will be playing a mix of Chicago Blues, Rhythm & Blues, and Blues Rock. Don't miss this incredible lineup at the January Blues Festival!

Published on 20 June 2025 by UKFG

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