Estimated duration

2 h, incl. intermission

Organizer

Helsingin kaupunginorkesteri

Ola Onabulé’s music combines elements of jazz, soul, funk and African music to create a unique and distinctive sound.

Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra
Ed Partyka, conductor
Ola Onabulé, singer, composer
Ed Partyka and Artturi Rönkä, arrangements

Ola Onabulé: The Old Story
Ola Onabulé: Throwaway Notion
Ola Onabulé: Point Less
Ola Onabulé: I Knew Your Father
Ola Onabulé: You Can’t Depend On Love
Ola Onabulé: And Yet
Ola Onabulé: So They Say
Ola Onabulé: What The Heck
Ola Onabulé: Ballad Of The Star Crossed
Ola Onabulé: Tender Heart

Ola Onabulé’s music combines elements of jazz, soul, funk and African music to create a unique and distinctive sound. Onabulé’s lyrics often address social and political issues, such as the fight against oppression and injustice. He has received acclaim from critics and fans alike for his ability to combine a powerful message with beautiful and moving music.

British-Nigerian Onabulé’s latest release, Point Less, is a giant leap forward in his artistic canon. Moreover, it affirms his place among contemporary singer songwriters. Onabulé is a rugged individualist, a deeply soulful musician who has absorbed the surround sound of his youth – jazz, world – and incorporated key elements into his distinctive style. He is direct and passionate, confident in his ability to sell a song with conviction.
Style and swing meet again in this joint concert by the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra and the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra with Ola Onabulé.