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  • Genre: Afro-beat / Big Beat / Jazz

    Location MD, DC, CHICAGO, NY, LAGOS MUSHIN OLOSHA NIGERIA, New Jersey, US

    Profile Views: 114995

    Last Login: 12/19/2011

    Member Since 6/23/2006

    Website AfrobeatRecords.com

    Record Label GBEDU RECORDS

  • Bio

    Kola is no doubt a world-class musician who has evolved new sounds and combined elements of pure artistry in his lyrics and arrangement. Kola Omo Baba Olopa combines eclectic blend of jazz, Afro beat, highlife, juju, funk and traditional Yoruba music, using horns, guitars and keyboards along with traditional Nigerian instruments in his Sayo Music. Kolas unparalleled innovativeness in his music makes him one of the greatest musicians of this generation. Thank you my brother and more grease to your elbow. BY "Daramson " KAYODE DARAMOLA. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... ..KOLA GBEDU OGUNKOYA GBEDUMASTER SHAKIE BODIE AFROBEAT...... .. .. .. .. ......Add to My Profile.. | ..More Videos.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .................... .......... KOLA GBEDU OGUNKOYA " GBEDU MASTER " LAGOS NIGERIA. WASHINGTON DC / MARYLAND USA. Taking Afrobeat all around the world has been fun and am loving it , Afrobeat is just it and all the sound that is coming out from AFIRIKA village is my thing AFROBEAT UNLIMITED. This video was one big step up for my band Kola Gbedu Ogunkoya Afrobeat Ensemble in Lagos Nigeria " EKO CITY " in Dec 1996 after my band 'been playing concert since 1987 during the MURITALA BUTERNICAL GARDEN CONCERT and LEKKI CONCERT the 7up concert by DAPO ADELEGAN , After this 1996 things changed for my band and we now have plenty of shows that i never cannot even play all but with the help of almighty God we were able to stay strong everyday . The multi-talented musician plays an array of instruments including saxophone " Soprano , Alto , tenor , Baritone " Trumpet , Fluger horn, and slide Trombone. While influenced by most of the artist he worked with in the past , artists such as Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Orlando Julius, Dr Victor abimbola Olaiya , Dayo kujore , Jambos Express , Handsome Wale Abioudun , King Sunny Ade and many other Nigeria artist . Kola started playing music as a trumpeter in church, at age 18 he formed his own band , the Afro beat Ensemble in Lagos Nigeria West A F I R I K A . He started playing jazz for the love and power of the music. Kola has created is own brand of music called Afro Gbedu. Kola describes his music as a combination of Afro beat, Juju , fuji and jazz, Combined with the smooth fusions of saxophone, trumpet, flute, trombone, and African percussion. Kola and his 15 piece Afro jazz Ensemble, which includes female dancers, have performed all over the globe, He also have a six piece group for smaller Engagements. He has released 7 albums, Na jeje ooo, in USA & Nigeria , Kola Ogunkoya - Loud in washington DC, SHAYO MUSIC and PAN PAN PAN ROBO ROBO - as F.M. Foreign Mentality. .. .. .. .. ...... Layout by ..CoolChaser.. .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. ......
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    ...... .. .. .. .. .. ....Powered by ..iSOUND.COM.... ...... ...... .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ........Get Your Own..  |  ..RockYou.com.... Kola Ogunkoya lead vocal and Alto saxophone. Isaac Ahinaje band leader and Trumpet . peter daniyan Trombone. obanla oba Fluger horn Kayode Ogunkoya Barritone sax femi ogunkoya Tenor sax Akinlolu akin Alto sax . Festus guiter Dare bass guiter Ola Ibrahim keybords Funmilayo dance and chorus Taiwo adeyemo dance and chorus kehinde adeyemo dance and chorus Ester dance and chorus. Gbenga Esan drummer. Eluku james conga drums Tosin odumosu percussions.
  • Influences

    FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI , KING SUNNY ADE , ORLANDO JULIUS EKEMODE ,MANU DIBANGO , DR VICTOR OLAIYA , EDDY OKONTA " OBI OF TRUMPET " MY SON SAMUEL AYOMIKUN OGUNKOYA DOING SOME DANCING FOR ME AFTER MY SHOW IN CHICAGO IL , MY HOTEL ROOM . MY SON ELIJAH OLAMIDE OGUNKOYA DOING SOME DANCING FOR ME AFTER MY SHOW IN CHICAGO IL , MY HOTEL ROOM . .. --> --> --> CDBABY LINK for KOLA GBEDU OGUNKOYA: Gbedu Authentic --> ..............
  • Sounds Like

    .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .......... .......... We sound just like our self Kola Ogunkoya Gbedu and FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI , FEMI KUTI , LAGBAJA , orlando julius . Kola is no doubt a world-class musician who has evolved new sounds and combined elements of pure artistry in his lyrics and arrangement. Kola Omo Baba Olopa combines eclectic blend of jazz, Afro beat, highlife, juju, funk and traditional Yoruba music, using horns, guitars and keyboards along with traditional Nigerian instruments in his Sayo Music. Kolas unparalleled innovativeness in his music makes him one of the greatest musicians of this generation. Thank you my brother and more grease to your elbow. BY "Daramson " KAYODE DARAMOLA.

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    MUSIC is the POETRY of the air !
     
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    and LIFE to EVERYTHING.”

    ~ Plato

    TO STOP THE FLOW OF MUSIC WOULD BE LIKE

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    Please take a minute and give my music a listen!

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    With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,

    Richard

    www.myspace.com/richardharrislive

    Please take a minute and give my music a listen!

    MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com


     

    25 days ago
  • Richard Harris


    SPEAK FREELY !
     

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    With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,

    Richard

    www.myspace.com/richardharrislive

    Please take a minute and give my music a listen!

    MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com


     

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    With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,

    Richard

    www.myspace.com/richardharrislive

    Please take a minute and give my music a listen!

    MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    2 months ago
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    Are you OPTIMISTIC ?

     

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    With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,

    Richard

    www.myspace.com/richardharrislive

    Please take a minute and give my music a listen!

    MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    2 months ago
  • Richard Harris



    MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

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    With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,

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    www.myspace.com/richardharrislive

    Please give my music a listen!

    Cool Jazz CD's @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    OR

    CDBaby.com / ITunes

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    www.myspace.com/richardharrislive

    Please give my music a listen and let me know what you think!

    Cool Jazz CDs @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    OR

    CDBaby.com / ITunes

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Bio:

Kola is no doubt a world-class musician who has evolved new sounds and combined elements of pure artistry in his lyrics and arrangement. Kola Omo Baba Olopa combines eclectic blend of jazz, Afro beat, highlife, juju, funk and traditional Yoruba music, using horns, guitars and keyboards along with traditional Nigerian instruments in his Sayo Music. Kolas unparalleled innovativeness in his music makes him one of the greatest musicians of this generation. Thank you my brother and more grease to your elbow. BY "Daramson " KAYODE DARAMOLA. Host unlimited photos at slide.com for FREE! KOLA GBEDU OGUNKOYA GBEDUMASTER SHAKIE BODIE AFROBEAT

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KOLA GBEDU OGUNKOYA " GBEDU MASTER " LAGOS NIGERIA. WASHINGTON DC / MARYLAND USA. Taking Afrobeat all around the world has been fun and am loving it , Afrobeat is just it and all the sound that is coming out from AFIRIKA village is my thing AFROBEAT UNLIMITED. This video was one big step up for my band Kola Gbedu Ogunkoya Afrobeat Ensemble in Lagos Nigeria " EKO CITY " in Dec 1996 after my band 'been playing concert since 1987 during the MURITALA BUTERNICAL GARDEN CONCERT and LEKKI CONCERT the 7up concert by DAPO ADELEGAN , After this 1996 things changed for my band and we now have plenty of shows that i never cannot even play all but with the help of almighty God we were able to stay strong everyday . The multi-talented musician plays an array of instruments including saxophone " Soprano , Alto , tenor , Baritone " Trumpet , Fluger horn, and slide Trombone. While influenced by most of the artist he worked with in the past , artists such as Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Orlando Julius, Dr Victor abimbola Olaiya , Dayo kujore , Jambos Express , Handsome Wale Abioudun , King Sunny Ade and many other Nigeria artist . Kola started playing music as a trumpeter in church, at age 18 he formed his own band , the Afro beat Ensemble in Lagos Nigeria West A F I R I K A . He started playing jazz for the love and power of the music. Kola has created is own brand of music called Afro Gbedu. Kola describes his music as a combination of Afro beat, Juju , fuji and jazz, Combined with the smooth fusions of saxophone, trumpet, flute, trombone, and African percussion. Kola and his 15 piece Afro jazz Ensemble, which includes female dancers, have performed all over the globe, He also have a six piece group for smaller Engagements. He has released 7 albums, Na jeje ooo, in USA & Nigeria , Kola Ogunkoya - Loud in washington DC, SHAYO MUSIC and PAN PAN PAN ROBO ROBO - as F.M. Foreign Mentality.


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Host unlimited photos at slide.com for FREE! Host unlimited photos at slide.com for FREE! Kola Ogunkoya lead vocal and Alto saxophone. Isaac Ahinaje band leader and Trumpet . peter daniyan Trombone. obanla oba Fluger horn Kayode Ogunkoya Barritone sax femi ogunkoya Tenor sax Akinlolu akin Alto sax . Festus guiter Dare bass guiter Ola Ibrahim keybords Funmilayo dance and chorus Taiwo adeyemo dance and chorus kehinde adeyemo dance and chorus Ester dance and chorus. Gbenga Esan drummer. Eluku james conga drums Tosin odumosu percussions.

Influences:

FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI , KING SUNNY ADE , ORLANDO JULIUS EKEMODE ,MANU DIBANGO , DR VICTOR OLAIYA , EDDY OKONTA " OBI OF TRUMPET " MY SON SAMUEL AYOMIKUN OGUNKOYA DOING SOME DANCING FOR ME AFTER MY SHOW IN CHICAGO IL , MY HOTEL ROOM . MY SON ELIJAH OLAMIDE OGUNKOYA DOING SOME DANCING FOR ME AFTER MY SHOW IN CHICAGO IL , MY HOTEL ROOM . .. --> --> --> CDBABY LINK for KOLA GBEDU OGUNKOYA: Gbedu Authentic --> Buy the CD
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Sounds Like:

We sound just like our self Kola Ogunkoya Gbedu and FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI , FEMI KUTI , LAGBAJA , orlando julius . Kola is no doubt a world-class musician who has evolved new sounds and combined elements of pure artistry in his lyrics and arrangement. Kola Omo Baba Olopa combines eclectic blend of jazz, Afro beat, highlife, juju, funk and traditional Yoruba music, using horns, guitars and keyboards along with traditional Nigerian instruments in his Sayo Music. Kolas unparalleled innovativeness in his music makes him one of the greatest musicians of this generation. Thank you my brother and more grease to your elbow. BY "Daramson " KAYODE DARAMOLA.

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GBEDU RECORDS

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