At a time when hostile, nationalist rhetoric dominates the political conversation, Ibibio Sound Machine’s cross-pollination of international influences feels refreshingly organic — even radical. The ...
SONIC EXPANSION Ibibio Sound Machine blends various styles from Nigeria and West Africa with jazz, rock, EDM, funk and R&B. (Photo by Matilda Hill-Jenkins) The new album from London’s Ibibio Sound ...
Fronted by Nigerian singer Eno Williams, Ibibio Sound Machine is a clash of African and electronic elements inspired in equal measure by the golden era of West-African funk & disco and modern ...
Ibibio Sound Machine is an Anglo-African band from London, and they've teamed up with Hot Chip to create the album Electricity. Together, they balance African funk with British electronica. SHAPIRO: ...
That's going to wake you up. Here's some high-energy music that combines pop from Nigeria with beats and electronica from London. This is a band called Ibibio Sound Machine, and it's been getting a ...
Back in October, Ibibio Sound Machine released a new single called "Electricity," produced by Hot Chip. It was a banger, and it ranked amongst our favorite songs that week. Today, the group is back ...
Last year, London-based band Ibibio Sound Machine released new single “Electricity” that was produced by Hot Chip. Turns out that song is the title track to their new album, which will be out March 22 ...
Over the last few months, Ibibio Sound Machine have been rolling out their new album Electricity. Back in October, they shared its title track, and last month they returned with official news of the ...
Alexandra Park and Palace has added musical acts The Staves and Ibibio Sound Machine, as well as comedian Reginald D Hunter and Glenn Moore to Kaleidoscope 2021's line-up. With a backdrop that takes ...
British-born singer Eno Williams grew up in Nigeria, where her family passed on storytelling traditions in the Ibibio language. Eno's grandmother used to tease her, saying, "You always sing in English ...
This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. WILL HERMES, BYLINE: Ibibio Sound ...
These days, the influence of West African pop music is everywhere. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "ESSENCE") TEMS: (Singing) You don't need no other body. You don't need no other body. SHAPIRO: That's "Essence" ...