Bonobo

Bonobo, also known as Simon Green, is an English musician, producer, and DJ who has evolved from a trip hop artist to a multi-genre electronic music innovator, with his work regularly reaching global music charts. After releasing his debut album, ‘Animal Magic,’ in 2000 on Tru Thoughts, Bonobo, also known as Simon Green, rapidly cultivated a following within the electronic music scene. His initial work, characterized by its distinctive downtempo and breakbeat elements, followed an appearance on the Tru Thoughts compilation ‘When Shapes Join Together’ in 1999 and the release of the EP ‘Scuba’ and single ‘Terrapin.’ In 2001, Bonobo marked a significant step in his career by signing with the esteemed Ninja Tune label. This partnership led to a series of acclaimed albums, including ‘Dial ‘M’ for Monkey’ in 2003 and ‘Days to Come’ in 2006.

In 2019, his single ‘Linked’ garnered another Grammy nomination, underscoring his consistent innovation. His most recent acclaimed work, ‘Fragments,’ released in 2022, continued to receive critical praise and further established his reputation as a respected and influential artist in electronic music. In 2023, Bonobo was nominated for a Brit Award for British Dance Act. Demonstrating his versatility, he is set to compose music for the Japanese anime series ‘Lazarus,’ scheduled for release in 2025, marking an exciting venture into film scoring.