Sole DXB music guide, from Lola Young to Nia Archives and Fatoumata Diawara

British singer Lola Young, electronic music duo Overmono and Malian musician Fatoumata Diawara have been announced as performers for Sole DXB. The festival takes place from December 11 to 13 at The Square in Nad Al Sheba. Overmono, consisting of British brothers Tom and Ed Russell, will be performing on the Main Stage on Friday, December 11.

The duo mixes UK garage, breakbeats and techno with soulful vocal samples. Their new album, Pure Devotion, was released in August and includes tracks like Lockup and Even Angels Ghost. British singer-songwriter Lola Young is set to perform on December 12. Her music blends soul, rock and R&B, with notable tracks such as One Thing and Spiders.

Her 2024 album, This Wasn't Meant for You Anyway, has garnered international acclaim. On December 13, Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara will take the Main Stage. Known for energetic performances featuring West African blues and percussion, her latest album, Massa, released in June, explores family history and Malian heritage. Additionally, British DJ, producer and singer Nia Archives, British electronic producer Matthew Herbert, Saudi singer-songwriter Hajaj, New Delhi band Peter Cat Recording Co, Hong Kong DJ Gia Fu, and Egyptian singer Maii Waleed and Lebanese producer Zeid Hamdan are also part of the festival line-up.