Born and based in Derby, Dr Corey Mwamba is a critically acclaimed vibraphonist, as well as a researcher, live music promoter, and award-winning radio presenter. You can find out more about Corey on this biography page.
Corey was elected Chair of Deda on 26 November at Déda's Annual General Meeting, and everyone is thrilled to have him lead our organisation.
Achievements
An active advocate of the arts, Corey Mwamba strives to argue the case for its place in society. Corey petitioned for fair pay to artists during the London Olympics and helped engineer a moratorium and review of arts funding cuts in Derby through debate with the city council; and has also worked with many regional arts organisations. Corey has held board positions for Derby Jazz, World Song Derby, Derby Cultural Diversity Arts Network, Arts Council England (East Midlands), and Attenborough Arts; He is currently a trustee of the National Jazz Archive and hosts Freeness, a weekly show on BBC Radio 3.
