One to watch: Nilüfer Yanya

The west London indie R&B singer is turning the political sensibility of her songs into positive actionThe day after the attack on Manchester Arena that killed 22 people, Nilüfer Yanya got on stage and performed live at the Manchester Albert Hall, a short walk away. “It did feel a bit weird,” says the west Londoner, who opened for Broken Social Scene in front of a mellow but positive audience. “But we really wanted to do it, and the crowd was still there.” Live m