Washington, D.C. – Afrisonore is proud to present world music pioneer and African cultural icon “The Chairman King Sunny Ade (KSA) who will bring his mythical Juju Music to the Howard Theater for one night only on Saturday, June 27th. His magical sounds are sure to leave the audience spellbound; this is not a show to be missed!
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King Sunny Ade is single‐handedly responsible for the evolution of Juju Music, ushering a sound that has transcended decades and inspired generations. With his masterful command
of the talking drums, guitars, and his gifted song writing, King Sunny Ade’s music has
spanned five decades, achieving great commercial success and critical accolades.
The Chairman has been nominated for a Grammy Award twice; he is the first African musician to receive this honor throughout a career that has ruled the Western pop scene while staying true to his Yoruba roots.
King Sunny Ade’s music has embraced rudiments of Afrobeats, incorporated
modern elements like pedal steel guitars, synthesizers, and even computers. KSA will be
playing in Washington, DC on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at The Howard Theatre.
Watch King Sunny Ade perform here:
The show starts at 7:30 PM. Tickets for the event are on sale at
https://kingsunnyade.eventbrite.com, www.afrisounds.com, and www.ticketmaster.com.
About King Sunny Ade:
Born as Sunday Adeniyi in Oshogbo, Nigeria, King Sunny Ade
entered the music scene in 1966 as a samba player in a comedian’s troupe. The following
year, Ade formed his own group, “Green Spots,” and dropped his first record. Over the years
that followed, KSA’s group changed names to “African Beats” and then to “Golden Mercury.”
His music has evolved with stylistic changes and combining genres, such as
Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s Afrobeat, and later on incorporated orchestral sounds, using a
multiplicity of guitars, drums, percussion, and electronic instruments like synthesizers.
Watch King Sunny Ade perform here:
King Sunny Ade has collaborated with other greats like Manu Dibango and Stevie Wonder.
With a larger‐than‐life musical career spanning five decades and a mammoth contribution to the cause of Juju music, King Sunny
Ade is undoubtedly one of the finest musical exponents from West Africa.
About Afrisonore:
Afrisonore is a multi‐functional website profiling African music and
connecting Its audiences worldwide. Afrisonore believes in the cultural potency of African
music and the need for a tool, which can be utilized for not only promotional means by
African artists but also as a public forum and entertainment outlet for consumers. Afrisonore
is forging the path to becoming one of the largest portals for African entertainment news in
the world. Through relevant and timely content, African music enthusiasts can count on Afrisonore to capture the untapped vibrancy of the most artistic continent on the planet.
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