Femi Temowo

Femi Temowo
Born (1976-09-15) 15 September 1976 (age 48)
Akure, Nigeria
OriginLondon, England
GenresJazz, world, hip-hop, pop
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1999–present
LabelsFemitone
Websitefemiguitar.com

Femi Temowo (born 15 September 1976) is a Nigerian-born British jazz guitarist, musical director, producer, and broadcaster.

Career

Temowo was born in 1976 in Akure, Nigeria, and moved to London at the age of 10. He began playing guitar when he was 17 and was playing professionally by the age of 21.[1]

Temowo also moonlights as a broadcaster, hosting Jazz Alive twice weekly on the Premier Gospel radio station.[2]

Temowo released his debut solo album, Quiet Storm, in 2006 on his label, Femitone Music.[3] He explains that while connected to his Nigerian roots, he was exploring his cultural background from the perspective of someone born in Nigeria but living as a British person in the UK.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Theme: redefine, reimagine | Speakers". TEDxEuston. 26 November 2011. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Jazz Alive". Premier Gospel: Music for Life. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  3. ^ Chris May (29 December 2011), "Femi Temowo: Orin Meta", All About Jazz.
  4. ^ "Femi Temowo Launches Orin Meta at Under the Bridge". Jazz Wise Magazine.