Ali fuses classical training with percussive fingerstyle guitar, loop-pedal wizardry, and raw, soul-stirring vocals-drawing comparisons to Rodrigo y Gabriela and KT Tunstall. Her dynamic performances have wowed audiences from Mexico to the UK, earning praise from industry legends, including Brandi Carlile, who said: "She's ten times the musician we are!"

Collaborations & Original Work
Ali has collaborated with iconic artists including Gabriela Quintero, Vicki Genfan, and The Voice UK finalist Sally Barker on her upcoming album "Monumental Journey", mixed by GRAMMY-winning producer Niko Bolas (Neil Young, Brandi Carlile). Her second EP "Lumbini '20" was recorded at Rodrigo y Gabriela's private studio.

Watch Ali in Action:
• "Down" - NPR Tiny Desk Contest 2025 submission: Watch here 

 • "Cuba Street" - Ali Tod & Jenny Clifford: Watch here

Classically Trained & Globally Recognized

Ali holds a Bachelor of Music in Classical Guitar with Honours and a Postgraduate Diploma in Music Education from the University of Edinburgh. She is the founder of Edinburgh Guitar Night, a concert series that has hosted world-class guitarists from over 10 countries, and continues to grow as a premier platform for guitar-focused live performance.

Career Highlights & Collaborations

• Girls Just Wanna Weekend - Cancun, MX (w/ Brandi Carlile, Sara Bareilles, Wynonna Judd)
• Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival - Mexico
• Women of Fingerstyle Guitar Showcase - House of Blues, Anaheim (w/ Kaki King, Yasmin Williams, Muriel Anderson)
• NAMM - Yamaha Stage - Anaheim (w/ Rodrigo y Gabriela, Nathan East, Alex Skolnick, Daniel Ho)
• Belfast International Guitar Festival - Northern Ireland (2018-2023)
• Oran Mor - Glasgow (400-cap, support for Jon Gomm)
• Fiesta De Ballenas - Mexico (1,000+ attendees, performing with Rodrigo y Gabriela)
• Ards International Guitar Festival - Northern Ireland
• Edinburgh Fringe Festival - Scotland

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