The Yoruba Women Choir & Femi Sofela Suffolk - 19.06.15

Presented by Joyful Noise

Nigeria’s the Yoruba Women Choir is one of the world’s greatest choirs. The soulful harmonies of the 10 singers and the infectious rhythms of the 7-piece band are combined to create an uplifting musical experience. Mixing secular and non-secular songs together to create joyful songs that lift your spirit and sooths your soul. The choir’s exquisite harmonies are as deep as the ocean and their performances have won many fans all over the world.

The Yoruba Women Choir are Funmi Olawumi (founder/leader), Ayinke Martins, Mary Tade, Dupe Lawnson, Esther Mabadeje, Joy Aigbekan, Nike Fagbuaro, Biola Dosumu, Tinu Adewoye, Biola Awolola, Kehinde Talabi. Their musicians are Niran Obasa (keyboards); Taiye Agbaje (guitar); Kayode Adeniran (bass); John Bello (drums); Wole Aina (conga); Wale Ogungbe(talking drums) and Imole Ayo (talking drums).