“Horns and keys are mixed in with expanded guitars and drum beats, blanketed in the poetry of Rebel’s lyricism, often sung, but also spoken. The “cocktail of sound”, as she describes it, serves to deliver earnest contemplations. The music satisfies, but it also acts as disruptive art; social commentary drawn from a place of personal experience or historical relevance.” — Justin, Red Chuck Productions

rebel noire and the accomplices are award-winning mixologists of music, blending jazz, R&B/soul, rock and a hint of hip hop influences for a distinct evocative sound. Together, they create original songs exploring themes of power, resistance, and the complex textures of human love. In March 2025, they were nominees for Best Jazz Single, Best R&B Album and Single of the Year in the inaugural Naptones Award, and received the statue in the Best Jazz Single and Single of the Year categories.

Frontwoman rebel noire (vocals/djembe) writes in the spirit of Black Womanness with an unusual poetic style. she joins forces with accomplices and artists — Colby Becton (drums); Devin Brewer (keys and drums); Devin Vargo (lead guitar); and Jason Brewer (bass) — resulting in dynamic performances that are haunting and raw.

Since they began assembling in 2019, the band has made appearances at y Art festival, The Lerner Theatre , the TASTE of Tippecanoe Festival and South Bend Fringe Festival. They have opened for reggae legends, The Wailers, and closed out for Tomato Flower. they have three independent EPs, truthteller (Januarry 2022), UNARMED (October 2023) and LOVEVOLVE (September 2024).

Recent Press

Photos: The Naptones music awards celebrate local artists (March 2025)

The Naptones awards ceremony celebrates Indiana musicians in 13 categories (March 2025)

Rebel Noire and the Accomplices celebrating the release of their new EP (Oct. 2023)

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alumni accomplices

We’re grateful for all the musicians and friends who have helped shape the good ship rebel over the years, including: Abraham Medelllin (guitar); Evan Judson (trumpet) Evan Krabill (sax), Olivia Copsey (support vocals) and Tyrus Tucker (drums)