Born in Oka-Akoko in Ekiti State of Nigeria, Baba Olajagun (vocals, talking drum) is a pillar of New York’s Nigerian community. A highly esteemed master…
Artist Profiles: Baba Olajagun
Tag: Nigerian music
Artist Profiles: Baba Ken Okulolo
Nigerian master musician Baba Ken Okulolo has roots that extend deep into traditional village life and folk music. Better known as the bandleader whose warm,…
Artist Profiles: Ayo Adeyemi
Ayo Adeyemi was born in Nigeria where he was initiated as a babalawo in the indigenous Yoruba religion, Ifa. He has been drumming, singing and…
Artist Profiles: Ayetoro
Ayetoro was formed in 1996 by Nigerian Composer and piano player Funsho Ogundipe. This band defines the sound of modern afrobeat. Ogundipe is a jazz…
Artist Profiles: Sikiru Adepoju
Sikiru Adepoju was born November 10, 1950 in Nigeria. American percussionist Mickey Hart calls him “the Mozart of the talking drum.” Sikiru Adepoju first came…
Interview with Afrobeat Master Femi Kuti
Acclaimed Nigerian musician Femi Kuti and his band Positive Force are set to release their new album One People, One World in February 2018 on…
American Debut of Afrobeats Star
Rayce – African Juice (Shanachie, 2017) African Juice is an international release of hit songs and new material by Nigerian star Rayce. He’s part of…
Irresistible Afrobeats Hot Hits
Various Artists – Afrobeats Hot Hits: New Urban Dance Grooves from Africa (Shanachie, 2017) Afrobeats Hot Hits: New Urban Dance Grooves from Africa presents a…
Artist Profiles: Kotoja
Comprised of a heady mix of top Nigerian and American musicians Kotoja led by Nigerian bassist/vocalist. Baba Ken Okulolo has excited audiences around the U.S.…
Artist Profiles: King Sunny Ade
King Sunny Ade was born Sunday Adeniyi in the Ondo State of western Nigeria in 1946, the son of a Methodist minister. Although his…