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In episode 7, Ari takes us through a selection of personal tracks that inspire his work in Gabriels, made up of interesting blends that 鈥渟houldn鈥檛 work, but do鈥�. Ari will explain his creative process in Gabriels and shed light on what he has learnt from masters such as Johnny Cash, Nina Simone, Nick Cave, and 6 Music鈥檚 own Iggy Pop.

Formed in Los Angeles in 2016, they鈥檙e known for their infectious fusion of soul, gospel and pop, releasing their debut album Angels & Queens just last year. They鈥檝e had a huge year with a stunning performance at Glastonbury and were named as one of 6 Music鈥檚 inaugural Artists of the Year for 2023. Now they make their 6 Music presenting debut as Artist in Residence, sharing songs that inform their creative processes and soundtrack their lives.

6 Music鈥檚 Artist in Residence series airs Monday-Thursday 9pm-10pm w/c 18th and w/c 25th December and is a journey into the musical soul of an artist, based around a theme or mood. Each episode finds the host playing records that have informed specific periods of their life.