Michael Olatuja takes time to ‘Speak’

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | June 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Michael Olatuja is no stranger to the stage. He has been performing for years and has played with Stevie Wonder, Lisa Stansfield, Chaka Khan, Patti Austin, Terence Blanchard, The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, and The Lighthouse Family, to name a few.

Lionel Loueke Makes Giant Strides in the World of Jazz

Written by Ameyaw Debrah | April 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Benin born guitarist, Lionel Loueke is one of the most prolific jazz players in the world today. He is a gentle virtuoso with a husky, sincere baritone and a melting falsetto that smoothly trickles down into the souls of his listeners. He has used his remarkable musical experiences to create his own unique sound as a guitarist, composer, and bandleader. Lionel has performed and recorded with almost every great jazz musician of his time, including Kenwood Dennard , Alphonso Jonhson, Dianne Reeves, Carlos Santana, and Gretchen Parlato just to mention a few.