Artist description An African supergroup comprising personnel elements of some of Africa's greatest bands ( Such as Fela Kuti's Egypt 80, Koffi Olomide's Quartier Latin and Tabu Ley's Afrisa to name a few)- with it's material covering a variety of styles (though retaining basic roots in African Rhythmic structure)- from mellow Folk ballads to high octane Tribal chant.

Music Style World/Folk/Fusion

Musical Influences John Coltrane/Fela Kuti/ Papa Wemba/Van Morrison

Similar Artists Fela Kuti, Paul Simon, Papa Wemba, Peter Gabriel.

Artist History The band (formerly called The Rhythm Project) was formed in Lagos, Nigeria in 1995 by Nigerian Solicitor/Multi-Instrumentalist Edward Emeka Keazor as a vehicle for exercising his musical ideas and steadily grew around the Lagos area into an important force in the Afro- Jazz scene culminating in 1999 with the band performing at the World Football Championships in a memorable concert.The band in the same year adopted it's present name and has just concluded recording of it's first album-Southern Hemisphere Soul which is due for release at the end of the year and hope to fulfil some performances in the U.S.A and the U.K in promotion of the album.

Group Members i)Edward Emeka Keazor-Vocals/Keyboards/Bass;ii) Chris Okoro - Keyboards; iii) Oscar Elimbi- Guitar; iv) Laja Adeyemo- Guitar; iv)Willie Makola- Guitar; v) Joe Suarez- Guitar; vi) El Musanto- Guitar; vii) Sotiris Papadopoulos-Guitar viii)Falna King- Bass; ix) Barry Lang- Fiddle: x) Garry Walsh-Keyboards; xi) Tino Batangisa - Tenor Sax; xii) Tex Becks- Alto/Soprano Sax; xiii) Michael Aremu- Alto Sax; xiv) Biodun Adebiyi- Trumpet/Flugelhorn; xv)Samson Olawale - Congas/Percussions; xvi)Eddie Offeyi- Drums; xvi) Claude Ngaishani- Vocals/Bass; xvii) Hickson Delmondo Vocals.

Instruments Guitars, Drums, Bass Guitar, Congas/Bongos/Bata,Trumpet, Sax (Alto & Tenor), Piano/ Keyboards and Fiddle. Produced by Chris Okoro/Emeka Keazor, Executive Producers- Max C.Okoye/Emeka Keazor

Albums Southern Hemisphere Soul

Press Reviews "Ikenga on show at The Nimbus Art Centre"- Sunday the 2nd of July witnessed the homecoming of the highly talented multi-styled group, who through a powerful 4 hour set display including guest artistes like ace Alto Saxman- Mike Appoh and Soprano Saxman and Afrogbedu exponent- Kola Ogunkoya thrilled the select audience to a variety of incredible sound displays spanning from Tribal drum displays led by Samson Olawale to a Big Band "Highlife" jam featuring the vocal talents of Ikenga frontman Emeka Keazor, Tino Batangisa, Mike Appoh and "Baba Ibadan"- Demola Olukotun, it was truly an evening to remember"- The Post Express- Wednesday 5th December 2001

Additional Info The Album was recorded at V.I.F Studios and Solid Vibes studios, Lagos and Mixed/Mastered at The Musicity, London. Engineered by- Chris Okoro, Gary Nwobu, Ebi Ogosi, Atto Addo, Gary Walsh, Joe Suarez, Mia Kinsella and Miles Bradley.Executive Producers - Max C.Okoye/Emeka Keazor

Location London, England - United Kingdom

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