Naji Richards, better known as Wavey, is a music producer and experienced music leader with more than 30 years’ experience working across community music, education and artist development. In 2021 he received the Creative Leader Award at The Mighty Creatives’ Be Mighty Be Creative Awards, recognising his contribution to creative learning and leadership. Wavey is also part of the Heritage Sounds programme, established in 2021, which explores the influence of Black music traditions on contemporary music production and creative practice.