Atanda is an act that resonates brilliance which illuminates a tapestry of vibrancy, hues, and boundless energy that transcends mere sound to evoke a mesmerizing experience. From the mastery of composition to the electrifying live performances, each note ignites a spark, weaving a spellbinding tale of passion and artistry.

Atanda live in London

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Omonile Son of the Soil", widely recognised by the journalists as some of the best music released in 2024, Top of The World on Songlines and Top Ten on World Music Charts Europe. The album was released by One World Read more

Ọ̀mọ̀nílẹ̀ Son of the Soil", widely recognised by the journalists as some of the best music released in 2024, Top of The World on Songlines and Top Ten on World Music Charts Europe. The album was released by One World Records in April 2024.

Right before the release Atanda recolated to London, UK, and formed a new edition of his band Atanda & Afrojazz Messengers.

The band is slowly but surely establishing a wide fan base in the buzling metropolis, and achievement in it self.

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    Ogundele 6:41
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    02 Derayo 3:22
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    Motherland 5:49
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    Aje 5:11
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    Blue incantation 5:25
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    Corruption 4:19
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    Iwa 4:40
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    Wake up Africa 7:04
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ALBUM REVIEW

Atanda Òmònílè - Son of the soil 

REVIEW

Singer, composer, guitarist and violinist Atàndá’s Òmònílè, Son of the Soil combines familiar elements of Afrobeat with sophisticated arrangements that distinguish the Lagos-born, London resident’s work amid a densely populated field of performers. Supported by richly detailed folk and contemporary urban rhythms, smartly arranged horn charts and lugubriously oscillating guitars, Atàndá delivers lyrics in a euphonious voice packed with political punch and emotional resonance, sung in English and Yoruba. The album opener, ‘Ogundele’, incorporates a spiritually jubilant call-and-response theme. Atàndá’s crooner-style expression shines through on the jazz-inflected ‘Aje’. A mashup of Afrobeat, highlife and jùjú, ‘Wake Up Africa’ features a striking extended talking drum intro by Gbadebo Gabriel and silky smooth lead guitar and vocal accompaniment (including scat singing) by Nigerian musician Adédèjì. Òmònílè, Son of the Soil carries the Afrobeat legacy forward with historical roots and originality in abundance.

Doug Deloach, SONGLINES, October 2024


 

Songlines album review

Album review

Song from album Nomination

"Wake up Africa

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