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With influences spanning music of his native Nigeria, jazz, and gospel, guitarist Kúnle Ayo has built a solid following since moving to South Africa in 2002.
Kúnle played in the gospel band De Cross in 1993, and then moved to the Compassion Band in 1996. His gospel grounding was later enhanced through work experience with Nigerian legends such as Chief Ebenezer Obey and Kayode Olajide.
Following a tour of North Africa, Europe and South American with Lagbaja during 2001, Kúnle relocated to South Africa in 2002, and based himself in Cape Town.
One of the earlier high profile appearances which arose, was his performance as a guest of the group Loading Zone at the North Sea Jazz Festival 2003.
Instrumentation:
guitar
Genre:
African, jazz, gospel / spiritual, African Jazz
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2004 saw him collaborating with Indian classical musician Kala Ramnath at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival. He won a Kora Award as the Best Male Artist from West Africa that year, followed by a Channel O award in 2005 for Best Jazz Video.
TEMPORARY ENTRY UNDER CONSTRUCTION APRIL 2007
Contact Details:
www.myspace.com/kunleayo
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