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Kayode Olajide

Kayode Olajide has been played on NTS shows including Around the World in 7 Record Stores, with Olufela first played on 8 May 2024.

Kayode Olajide,a Nigeria-born music composer,arranger and performer established a unique and fresh fusion between authentic deep rooted African rhythms (extracted from his Yoruba music culture) and western forms,majorly jazz.The result is a powerful sound showcasing African polyrhythms and strong,lovely melodies.

His deep,intense,calm but lively personality often reflects in his compositions.Olajide was raised in a culture (Yoruba,Nigeria) where traditional drums are a part of daily live and heard everywhere,all occasions.He grew into an effective school forum percussionist,then into a college jazz band trap…

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