Bassist Michael Olatuja Announces Tour for Latest Album Lagos Pepper Soup With Performances Starting This Month The acclaimed jazz bassist will perform his third release as a bandleader at venues … Read More
By BCR, Boston Concert Reviews First up is a kinetic CD that transcends borders with its irresistible grooves and soaring melodies. Lagos Pepper Soup [Worldwind Recordings; www.whirlwindrecordings.com], is a new … Read More
By Alice Leclercq, Citizen Jazz Read the full review here.
By Keanna Faircloth, NPR Around the country, many communities are struggling with the effects of the pandemic, economic uncertainty and civil unrest. But despite the tremendous challenges, there are still … Read More
By S. Victor Aaron, Something Else! Michael Olatuja primarily does work as a sideman, but one that’s in-demand from the likes of Shakira, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan and Terence Blanchard. … Read More
By Bolaji Alonge, Eyes of a Lagos Boy Michael Olatuja, the award winning ‘Cinematic AfroBeat’ maestro recently released his album titled Lagos Pepper Soup. Read the full article here.
By Editor, lab.fm New York-based bassist Michael Olatuja has released his star-studded new album, Lagos Pepper Soup. It’s the follow-up to his 2013 album, The Promise, which he recorded with … Read More
By Bliss Bowen, The Pasadena Weekly The Nigerian-raised bassist taps into West African rhythms for an engaging jazz fusion album brightened by guest appearances by violinist Regina Carter and vocalists … Read More
By Kevin La Gendre, Jazzwise Outstanding new albums from Ambrose Akinmusire, Michael Olatuja, Jaga Jazzist, Andrew McCormack, Snarky Puppy, Luciana Souza and Trevor Watts. Read the full feature here.
