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 in New York, Massachusetts and London “Coupled with his compositional skill and performances from an impressive list of guest vocalists and instrumentalists, Lagos Pepper Soup … 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 recording from Michael Olatuja, gifted bassist, composer and arranger, who has gathered a stellar cast to deliver his cinematic creation. Olatuja plays both acoustic and … Read More
By Alice Leclercq, Citizen Jazz Read the full review here.
By Raul Amador, Bass Musician Magazine Now I am thrilled to be able to chat with Michael, hear his story, and learn a lot more details about his journey as an upright and electric bassist, as well as his new album. Read this interview 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 steady broadcasts coming out of our treasured public radio music stations. Since March, they haven’t missed a beat. Check the list here.
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. The composer and bandleader sides of this uber-talented, New York-based bassist from London and Nigeria only come out in his solo projects, and until now … Read More
By Tom Schnabel, KCRW This week’s playlist potpourri features mostly new plus a sprinkling of vintage tracks from around the world. Read the full playlist here.
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 his wife Alicia Olatuja. Read the full feature here.
