Born Xavier Amin Dphrepaulezz, by now much has been made of Negrito’s own unique story—his early years growing up in an orthodox Muslim household, the doomed major label deal that turned him off of the music industry altogether, the near- fatal car cash that permanently damaged his guitar playing hand—as well as the remarkable redemption arc that began in 2015, when he won the first ever NPR Tiny Desk Contest.

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Fantastic Negrito

Gloucester Guildhall

A true blues powerhouse, three-time GRAMMY winner Fantastic Negrito crafts music that’s raw, soulful, and deeply moving. From winning NPR’s first Tiny Desk Contest to performing on global stages alongside icons like Sting and Bruce Springsteen, Fantastic Negrito has become a defining voice in contemporary blues. Off the stage, he runs his own farm called Revolution Plantation, which empowers future generations through music and sustainability. Ten years after his breakout, his impact runs deeper than ever.

Fantastic Negrito

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Upcoming events

Apr 11, 2026

Fantastic Negrito · UChicago Presents

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Oct 30, 2024

Fantastic Negrito · Gloucester Guildhall

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