Femi Temowo
Femi Temowo is a Nigerian-born British jazz guitarist, musical director, producer, and broadcaster.
Femi Temowo | |
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| Born | 15 September 1976 Akure, Nigeria |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Jazz, world, hip-hop, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Femitone |
| Associated acts | Amy Winehouse, Soweto Kinch, Courtney Pine, The Roots, George Benson |
| Website | femiguitar |
Career
Temowo also moonlights as a broadcaster, hosting Jazz Alive twice weekly on the Premier Gospel radio station.[1]
Temowo released his debut solo album, Quiet Storm, in 2006 on his label, Femitone Music.[2] Temowo explains that while connected to his Nigerian roots, he was exploring his cultural background from the perspective of someone born in Nigeria but living as a British person in the UK.[3]
References
- "Jazz Alive". Premier Gospel: Music for Life. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
- Chris May (29 December 2011), "Femi Temowo: Orin Meta", All About Jazz.
- "Femi Temowo Launches Orin Meta at Under the Bridge". Jazz Wise Magazine.
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