“Music is a life source for me, I breathe and live music”. These are the words of the very talented and vibrant young lead guitarist, Ayodel. Ayodele affectionately called “Ayodel” is originally from Nigeria but currently based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He became involved in the Music Industry at a very early age mainly as a choir member in his church and has since grown to work with and among great musicians.
The journey started in 1991 when he joined the late Evangelist SUNNY OKOSUNS Band and started doing what he loves to do.
And his first show with the Band was the "CHILDREN OF AFRICA CONCERT" that hosted great musicians around the world with the likes of COOL AND GANG, COMMODORES, RITA MARLEY, SHABA RANKS, MARIAM MAKEBA, MANUE DIBANGO, KING SUNNY ADE, MAJEK FASHEK, SUNNY OKOSUNS, THIRD WORLD and a whole lot of other great musicians on the musical train. He toured excessively with the band round Europe and African countries.
Ayodel’s talent is God given and rare as he plays different genre of music thus pushing the boundaries of stereotypes. His passion and conviction for what he does is felt through all his musical works.
PROJECTS
He recorded six albums with the Late Sonny Okosuns and has produced other musicians.
In 2004 he recorded his first album titled MAJO MAYO which is a combination of Gospel, Afro and Juju music
His latest release "Double Portion" is a special tribute to the Lord for all that He has done in Ayodel’s life. It is a dedication to the Almighty for all the favour bestowed upon Ayodel in the past years. The music is a blend of Gospel, Soul and Jazz with an African twist. It is a phenomenal masterpiece with a variety of groovy sounds that can be enjoyed at any given time and place. It is a true reflection of the God given talent. It is a pointer that this young talent is bound for great heights.
While in South Africa the soft spoken juju maestro has performed in various concerts and events/venues such as THE BLUEROOMS, BASSLINE, MOYO to mention a few. And has also shared the stage with the likes of MALAIKA, MXO, KUNLE AYO, SIHPOKAZI and other South African great musicians.
With the passion, love, experience and skill he acquired over the years in music he came up with his first JAZZ album in 2007, which took him about a year and five months to round off. It came out a resounding success.The album is a combination of Afro, Smooth Jazz with West African and Gospel feel that is for all walks of life irrespective of inclination.
STYLE
In his words, "I really don't play one particular brand of music. I approach my songs the way they come to me then I decide the style I want to use to send my message across to people but my passion to be a Jazz guitarist I'd say always influences my music and style of play".
INFLUENCE
I get inspiration from above as God is the Giver of all Gifts. I also get inspired by other greats around the world like George Benson, Earl Klugh, Norman Brown, Pat Martino etc.
MANAGEMENT/CONTACT
List Entertainment
137 Ogunlana Drive
Surulere, Lagos
Nigeria.
0803 348 0122, 0805 352 5670
Email: entertainmentpeople2006@yahoo.com
www.ayodelguitar.co.za
myspace.com/ayodelsongs
Download and listen to two of his masterpiece works
Eko - http://www.4shared.com/mp3/wruoh65q/Eko.html
Confidence - http://www.4shared.com/mp3/1h1C2HTm/Confidence.html
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