SIJI - Ijo (Official Video)
Cinema Afrika: Les Saignantes
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Siji
Born in London to Nigerian émigrés, Siji is a producer, songwriter and artist. His own cultural heritage combined with the political and social movements of the age, exposed young Siji to the insurgent, politicized music of the Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti and Juju king, Sunny Ade, as well as the soulful grooves of Marvin Gaye, Al Green, and Otis Redding.
Later,
Siji relocated to New York and performed in renowned venues—SOB’s, Central Park Summerstage, Bam Café and Joe's Pub. He has worked with a number of producers, but it is his collaboration with Osunlade, who produced music for Musiq Soulchild, Eric Benet, and classic R&B vocalist Patti Labelle, that fostered in Siji a love of production.
He has contributed songwriting and production talent to projects for Salif Keita, Cesaria Evora, Vinia Mojica and Wunmi.
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