Intelligent Souls Presents Ibile Nights with Baba Adesose Wallace

Intelligent Souls and Baba Adesose are joining hands again to offer an inspirational night of African Funk, Blues, Coral Music mixed with beats, topped with spoken word performances .

Baba Adesose Wallace is a legend of African music. A master percussionist, artist, teacher, philanthropist and social commentator. His inspirations include some of Africa’s luminary musicians and bands - Hugh Masekela, Fela Kuti, Geraldo Pino, Sunny Ade, Miriam Makeba amongst many others. After coming to London in the early 80s, Ade formed IBILE, which... means 'Children of the World. He has graced the stage at Glastonbury and WOMAD leaving in audiences in awe.

His avid enthusiasm for the use of traditional African instruments gave birth to a distinctive sound - brewing an intricate blend of blues, jazz, afro funk and psychedelia - 100% unplugged; the sound churned out by this incredibly dynamic band utilises mostly traditional African instruments.

With an opening by 'Richard Ọlátúndé Baker' who specialises in Yoruba talking drum,as well as ldjundjun, Ashiko and other African percussions .

Richard who is understably passionate about real music was a student of Baba and has played alongside many a Percussionist such as Tony Allen ,Mosi Conde ,Tunde Jegede and the Iroko Theatre Company

This evening is set to be one of explosive energy and musical vitality ....

This event is Sponsored by @Naoshea's @MajesticRadio