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Nigerian singer Funmi Olawumi, the leader and founder of the Yoruba Women Choir, performs two intimate shows with her 9-piece band as she premier songs from her soon to be released CD (Yoruba Soul) which takes off from the success of her current CD “Funmi Ti De” (Joyful Noise Records). The new recording "Yoruba Soul" brings together all the glories elements of Nigerian rhythms of afrobeat, hi-life, juju and fuji into one infectious naija rhythms. Naija is a slang word for Nigeria.
Her band features Femi Sofela, bass; Lekan Sobiyi, guitar; Seun Oke, keyboards; Ben Audu, alto saxophone; Wole Aina, percussion, John Bello, drums, Wale Ogungbe, talking drums and Kehinde Talabi, backing vocals.
Venue information
LONDON: Vortex| 0 | 11 Gillett Square London N16 8AZ |
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| > | www.vortexjazz.co.uk |
| ! | 020 7254 4097 |
| ` | Standard venue times: Doors 8pm. Music starts 8.30pm - unless otherwise stated. |
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