The Legend of William Onyeabor
The Jazz Cafe, NW1 7PG , [Venue Details]“One of modern music’s greatest enigmas” – BBC
Bridging funk, disco and afrobeat, Nigerian synthesizer whiz William Onyeabor’s style was wholly unique and revolutionary for the time and place in which he grew up.
“I only composed the type of music that would help the world” – William Onyeabor
Onyeabor’s songs are often heavily rhythmic and synthesized, occasionally epic in scope, with lyrics decrying war sung by both Onyeabor himself and female backing vocalists. In recent years a number of his songs have appeared on various compilations, most often his biggest hit, ‘Better Change Your Mind’.
Bukky Leo’s Black Egypt collective have put together a full show that unequivocally celebrates the life and times of one of music’s true icons.
This event is not in association with William Onyeabor.
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Min: £16.50
Max: £30.00
Performer name: The Legend of William Onyeabor
Age restriction: 18+
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“One of modern music’s greatest enigmas” – BBC
Bridging funk, disco and afrobeat, Nigerian synthesizer whiz William Onyeabor’s style was wholly unique and revolutionary for the time and place in which he grew up.
“I only composed the type of music that would help the world” – William Onyeabor
Onyeabor’s songs are often heavily rhythmic and synthesized, occasionally epic in scope, with lyrics decrying war sung by both Onyeabor himself and female backing vocalists. In recent years a number of his songs have appeared on various compilations, most often his biggest hit, ‘Better Change Your Mind’.
Bukky Leo’s Black Egypt collective have put together a full show that unequivocally celebrates the life and times of one of music’s true icons.
This event is not in association with William Onyeabor.
Admission
Min: £16.50
Max: £30.00
Performer name: The Legend of William Onyeabor
Age restriction: 18+
Halibuts is the only place to find ALL London's live music.
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