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Ola Onabulé

Ola Onabulé, British-Nigerian singer/songwriter has had a career that spans almost two decades. He released much of his music on his own label, Rugged Ram Records, after recording for Elektra and Warner Bros.Onabulé has built an enviably solid music career through a relentless schedule both in the recording studio and as an international touring performer. He has always been interested in crossing cultural and musical boundaries. The emotion and virtuosity in his three-and-a-half octave baritone voice channels his poignant storytelling, which has given life to previous studio works exploring his Nigerian roots, his Western upbringing, family life, and musical influences ranging from jazz to soul, world, and pop. In an independent career spanning more than 20 years, Ola has performed at many of the most respected international jazz festivals including Montreal, Vancouver, San Sebastian, Istanbul, Washington, and Umbria, as well as at concert halls and Jazz clubs worldwide, building and consolidating a reputation with audiences globally. He has presented music from his albums with his quartet/quintet as well as with much larger ensembles of big bands and symphonic orchestras, such as the WDR Big Band of Cologne, the SWR Big Band of Stuttgart, and the Danish Radio Big Band, Copenhagen, and the Big Band Jazz Y Mexico in Mexico City. Onabulé́’s reach is global, connecting with audiences worldwide through his soulful voice and his elegant appearance. Whether live on stage or on record, he gives a thoughtful interpretation of his experiences and the world around him, with music crafted with meticulous attention to detail in his arrangements and production. With a newly recorded collection of original songs. Meticulous attention to detail in his arrangements and production. Point Less, is a follow up to Onabulé’s last album, It’s The Peace That Deafens, boldly expressing thoughts on social injustice, reminiscent of Marvin Gaye’s 'What’s Going On'. It is an activist’s call – at once a celebration of life and a cautionary take on the social forces that threaten it. Check out Ola Onabulé’s showcase here: Ola Onabule Showcase #olaonabule #singersongwriter #jazz #original #worldmusic #soulmusic #jazzfestival #fusionmusic #vocalists #jazzsinger #soulsinger #liveinconcert #blues #jazzmusic #jazzfest #soulful

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Ola Onabule - Be A Man

Ola Onabule & Band perform 'Be A Man' from Ola's SEVEN SHADES DARKER ALBUM at the first all Digital show in the UK.  The Band are as follows: Ola Onabule - Vocals, Ugo Delmirani - Piano and Keyboards, Mark VanderGucht - Guitars, Phil Mulford - Bass Guitars Louis Palmer - Drums, Duncan Eagles - Saxophone, Mark JJ Perry - Trumpet, Harry Brown - Trombone #olaonabule #singersongwriter #jazz #original #worldmusic #soulmusic #fusionmusic #vocalists #jazzsinger #soulsinger #livemusic #blues #jazzmusic #soulful #beaman #sevenshadesdarker #digitalshow #jazzband

Ola Onabule - ORUNMILA - It's The Peace That Deafens

It's The Peace That Deafens was written, produced and performed by Ola Onabulé and is the story of how the children of Oduduwa were so captivated by the glittering baubles and dazzling fables of a long line of visitors that they decided to surrender their culture, myths and legends. #olaonabule #singersongwriter #jazz #original #worldmusic #soulmusic #fusionmusic #vocalists #jazzsinger #soulsinger #blues #jazzmusic #soulful #orunmila #itsthepeacethatdeafens

Ola Onabule - Who Are You

WHO ARE YOU Ola Onabule © 2006 #olaonabule #singersongwriter #jazz #original #worldmusic #soulmusic #fusionmusic #vocalist #jazzsinger #soulsinger #blues #jazzmusic #solovocalist #soulful #whoareyou

Ola Onabule - I Knew Your Father

‘I Knew Your father’ is from the new album Point Less Written, produced and performed by Ola Onabulé Mixed by George Whitty Mastered by Hippy Baldwin at Metropolis, London #olaonabule #singersongwriter #jazz #original #worldmusic #soulmusic #fusionmusic #vocalists #jazzsinger #soulsinger #livemusic #blues #jazzmusic #soulful #iknewyourfather #pointless #digitalshow #jazzband

Ola Onabule - Let Love Alone

A performance of 'Let Love Alone' from Ola Onabule's 2012 album: Seven Shades Darker. Ola Onabule © 2012 #olaonabule #singersongwriter #jazz #original #soulmusic #fusionmusic #vocalists #jazzsinger #soulsinger #livemusic #blues #jazzmusic #soulful #letlovealone #sevenshadesdarker #jazzband