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The Rhythm queen

From contortions to infectious bass lines, shingai shoniwa of noisettes refuses to be restricted in her ascent. By Graeme Green

SHINGAI Shoniwa knows how to arrive. The Noisettes' singer emerges from a crowd lining the Thames, flanked by a four-piece entourage: the band's manager, a record company representative, her make-up artist and her personal stylist.