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Michael Olatuja & Lagos Pepper Soup Concert
Michael Olatuja performed on Thursday, August 26, with two shows at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. The set focused on songs from his Lagos Pepper Soup album, blending Afrobeat with cinematic jazz sounds.
Michael Olatuja’s musical journey spans three continents and the musical scenes of Lagos, London, and New York City. Raised in Lagos immersed in Yoruba culture, he grew as a musician through London's jazz scene and later honed his craft at Manhattan School of Music.
The concert featured material from his second solo album, Lagos Pepper Soup, which includes collaborations with renowned artists like Angelique Kidjo and Dianne Reeves. His virtuosic bass playing and the album’s cinematic Afrobeat style created a unique sound, described as a soundtrack for a film yet to be made.
There were two separate shows at Cliff Bell’s at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., with tickets priced at $30.
The concert featured material from his second solo album, Lagos Pepper Soup, which includes collaborations with renowned artists like Angelique Kidjo and Dianne Reeves. His virtuosic bass playing and the album’s cinematic Afrobeat style created a unique sound, described as a soundtrack for a film yet to be made.
There were two separate shows at Cliff Bell’s at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., with tickets priced at $30.
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