A-List: Nneka
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ONE is turning to its community of artists, friends, members and staff for their top picks on creative works that have enhanced their knowledge and understanding of the richness of African culture and arts. Today we have a recommendation from Chalya Shagaya:
Nneka Egbuna is a recording music artist was born to a Nigerian father and a German mother. She recently performed on the Letterman Show in the United States. Rolling Stone magazine also reviewed her album that was released in February this year.
Nneka’s music has been influenced by neo-soul artists of the West like Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill, fused with beats similar to those of the late Afro Jazz legend Fela.
You can hear her album on iTunes here.
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March 15, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Chalya, thanks for recommending Nneka; a world-class artist (like Asa & Keziah Jones) who should be heard and appreciated in the US.
March 16, 2010 at 11:40 am
My absolute pleasure. Keziah’s music is indeed wonderful sound that should be heard.