A winner of the BBC Radio 2 Young Tradition Award in 1989, Thoumire has always been keen to explore different genres of music, releasing many records over the years delving into folk, jazz, improvisation and composition (see discography).
Thoumire, who won the BBC Radio 2 Young Tradition Award in 1989, has consistently sought out different musical styles, producing many records that delve into folk, jazz, improvisation, and composition (refer to discography).