Keziah Jones Musical artist

Keziah Jones (born Olufemi Sanyaolu on 10 January 1968 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and guitarist. He describes his musical style as "Blufunk", which is a fusion between raw blues elements and hard, edgy funk rhythms. Also his Nigerian roots in Yoruba music and soul music can be considered a major influence on his sound.He is known for his distinctive style of guitar playing, including his percussive right-hand technique which is similar to a bass guitarist's slapping technique.

Personal facts

Keziah Jones
Birth dateJanuary 10, 1968
Birth place
Nigeria , Lagos

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Musical artist

Career started1992
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Blues
Funk
Yoruba music
Soul music
instrument
Bass guitar
Clarinet
Guitar
Percussion instrument
Piano
Singing
record label
Virgin Records
Delabel Records
Because Records

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Keziah Jones on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1328266176/bclid1330351021/bctid1482435182
  2. http://www.arte-tv.com/de/kunst-musik/Keziah_20Jones/557126.html
  3. http://www.delabel.com/keziahjones
  4. http://www.keziahjones.com
  5. http://www.keziahjones.com/category/biography
  6. http://www.marcellosendos.ch/keziahjones
  7. http://www.musicspot.fr/video/live/keziah-jones-son-concert-de-montparnasse-en-video-10001919.htm
  8. http://www.myspace.com/keziahjones
  9. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZX6gUoQGvw&feature=related