AFRIT

is a powerful demon in Arabian myths

NEBULA

is an interstellar cloud of dust

AFRIT NEBULA

are

ELAINE EDWARDS saxes/flute/keyboard

KEN EDWARDS bass guitar/vocals

YAIR KATZ drums/guitar/vocals

Afrit Nebula was founded in 2014 in St Leonards on Sea, UK. Founder member Jamie Harris (percussion and vocals) left the band in May 2021 and was replaced  by Yair Katz.

Photo above by Mark French


"Afrit Nebula are a brilliant and creatively intriguing musical entity. This has certainly been emphasised throughout their most-recent recorded output, a nine-track collection of glorious free-flowing experimentation called What Next? The album has a progressive core and draws on the members’ leanings towards jazzy improvisation and sophistication, worldly influences, curious tones and textures, and a strong alternative mentality. The composition and playing are breath-taking, capturing a trio bound together by artistic chemistry and intuitive camaraderie." 

– Aldora Britain Records

"Their performances are built around interplay and improvisation, moving between deep grooves, vivid textures and moments of free-flowing musical invention. Rather than settling into one style, their sound constantly shifts, creating an unpredictable and immersive listening experience.... Expect bold rhythms, shifting soundscapes and fearless improvisation from a trio that continually explores new musical territory."

– Barnaby's Lounge, Hastings

"Strong bass lines from Ken Edwards and Yair Katz’s lively drumming form a bedrock on which the sinuous lines of Elaine Edwards’ soprano flourish, with Dervish-like circular excursions."

–  Matthew Wright, Jazz Journal

WHAT NEXT?

Our fabulous new album is now out on sale – sample it free/ buy the download and/or CD at our Bandcamp site now!




SLEEPWALK
The Dream of Lady Macbeth

Afrit Nebula's most recent project is a re-creation of the sleepwalk scene in Shakespeare's Macbeth, featuring dance artist Yanaëlle Ritter and film-maker Mark French. More detail here! 

The show was performed twice at Kino-Teatr, St Leonards on Sea, in October 2025 and March 2026.

Elaine has played and taught flute, saxophone and piano for many years  (her website is here). In addition to Afrit Nebula, she co-founded The Moors with Ken.

Yair, born in Israel, spent many years in New Zealand, where he toured, played international festivals, including WOMAD, and contributed to over 25 albums. He is a registered music therapist, and joined Afrit Nebula in 2021.

Ken is a writer and editor as well as a musician. His blog and personal website is here. He has also been a small press publisher over the years, most recently as a partner in the venture grand IOTA.