Based: Cape Town
Naomi Tagg is one of South Africa’s pioneering electric violinists, having performed in over 20 countries across four continents over the past 20 years. Her dynamic career includes performances for global celebrities, royalty, and leading political figures, as well as opening acts for icons such as Sir Elton John, John Legend, Celine Dion, Michael Bolton, and the Soweto String Quartet. With a wealth of experience at destination weddings, high-end corporate events, exclusive parties, luxury product launches, and festivals, Naomi has graced stages at prestigious events including London Fashion Week, the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Miss South Africa, and the South African Music Awards (SAMAs), among many others.
Naomi takes her audiences on an unforgettable musical journey, seamlessly blending genres with her vibrant personality and infectious energy. Her performances reflect her wide love of music, spanning Ibiza-style lounge and popular covers to deep house and AfroBeat, explosive classical- crossover shows, and powerful cinematic experiences inspired by film and gaming.
As a composer and string arranger, Naomi’s work has been featured on international stages and screens, including HBO’s The Great (2022), as an opening act for Celine Dion in concert and live on BBC Radio 4. She is the founder of Cinematica, a South African string quartet known for its fusion of Bridgerton-style elegance with African and global pop influences. Naomi is also the creative force behind All Stars, a fresh and stylish South African act that blends electric violin, jazzy keys, and Afro-house grooves with dazzling LED instruments. Their debut EP, AmaViolin, showcases a vibrant fusion of AmaPiano and AfroHouse, captivating audiences at high- end events, product launches, weddings and sunset sessions.
Known for pushing boundaries and constantly evolving, Naomi continues to compose, perform, and collaborate with artists across the globe, always with the goal of creating powerful, moving, and memorable musical moments.
