DJ and music writer
DJ and music writer, and one of the producers of the compilation Who Is William Onyeabor?
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Uchenna Ikonne
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FROM Uchenna Ikonne
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Who is William Onyeabor? This past May, David Byrne of Talking Heads and a group of musicians got together at the Greek Theater to play the music of William Onyeabor. Who is William Onyeabor, you ask? He’s one of the most mysterious figures in music. He was a businessman who created his own style of afro-synth funk in Nigeria in the 70’s and 80’s. He put out eight albums on his own label and recorded them in his own studio. He lives in a home he calls his “palace.” In this segment, we talk to someone who knows as much about Onyeabor as anyone. You can find more pictures from the ATOMIC BOMB! performance at the Greek Theater here .
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Who Is William Onyeabor? Tomorrow night, David Byrne of Talking Heads and a group of musicians will get together at the Greek Theater to play the music of William Onyeabor. Who is William Onyeabor, you ask? He’s one of the most mysterious figures in music. He was a businessman who created his own style of afro-synth funk in Nigeria in the 70’s and 80’s. He put out eight albums on his own label and recorded them in his own studio. He lives in a home he calls his “palace.” In this segment, we talk to someone who knows as much about Onyeabor as anyone.
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