Nao
Keynote Speaker: British Singer-Songwriter Who Performs a Mix of Soul, Electronic & Funk Music
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Neo Jessica Joshua, better known by her stage name, Nao, is a British singer-songwriter from East London. Her sound has been described as soul combined with electronic music, funk, and R&B. Nao coined the term "wonky funk" to describe her style.
Nao was born in Nottingham but moved to East London as a young child. She studied vocal jazz at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London and went on to be a backup singer for artists such as Kwabs and Jarvis Cocker. For six years, she sang in an all-girl a cappella group called The Boxettes.
In October 2014, she released her first EP, So Good, it reached #4 on the iTunes electronic chart and the title track made the BBC Radio 1 and BBC 1Xtra national playlists in the United Kingdom. This was followed by a second EP, 15 February, which received the "Best New Music" tag from Pitchfork Media.
In September 2015, Nao was named as a nominee for Best Newcomer at the 2015 MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards. Nao was a featured vocalist and writer on Disclosure's UK #1 album, Caracal, on the track "Superego." She was featured in the long list for the BBC Sound of...2016 prize in November 2015, ultimately being named in third place in January 2016.
Her debut album, For All We Know, was released on July 29, 2016.
She released her second album, Saturn, on October 26, 2018. Saturn was nominated for the Mercury Prize for Album of the Year, as well as for the Grammy for Best Urban Contemporary Album in the 62nd Grammy Awards.
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Nao is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music.
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Nao generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Nao?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nao for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Nao for your next private or corporate function.
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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Nao or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Nao is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Nao generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Syleena Johnson, Ty Myers and Biff Gore. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Nao for an upcoming event.
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Video: Watch Nao Bring 'Saturn' To Life In A Tiny Desk Concert : NPR
In astrology, your Saturn return is the time in life when Saturn goes back to the same spot it was at the time of your birth. As Nao explained during her ...
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How do I book Nao to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Nao for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Nao, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Nao or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Nao for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Nao, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Nao, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Nao speak about?
Nao is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music. -
Where does Nao travel from?
Nao generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Nao?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nao for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Nao for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Nao or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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