Mahogany Sessions is a

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-based

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channel founded in 2009. The channel has hosted performances from artists including Billy Lockett,

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, Jack Garrett,

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and

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History

Mahogany originally started as a

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-based music blog in February 2009. ‘The Mahogany Blog’ gained an online following and a year later on 1 July 2010, ‘The Mahogany Sessions’ YouTube channel was launched.

Partnerships

In 2017, Mahogany Sessions partnered with Canon on their EOS C200 camera to film a live session which featured rising UK jazz star Alfa Mist. In 2017, Mahogany Sessions also partnered with

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and Krug Champagne to create a bespoke music and food festival featuring Michelin-star chef Francis Mallman, and live music from

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, Ady Suleiman and Jones.

Mahogany Records

In 2017, Mahogany Records was launched, a full service record label that uses the Mahogany platform to gain exposure for new and emerging talent. Signings include London-based KAWALA, electronic act Model Man, Dallas-based singer Abraham Alexander and singer-songwriter Toby Johnson.

References

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