Singer/Songwriter Ola Onabulé, is one of the finest vocalists and contemporary artists of our time, and as a performer, he has gained worldwide critical acclaim as a singer, songwriter and producer, With an enviable career as an international touring performer. Ola’s meticulous attention to detail in his arrangements and production as well as the support from Sennheiser/Neumann have contributed to the manifestation of an impressive catalogue of recordings. So embodies the artistic – and entrepreneurial – philosophy of Onabulé, Ola is a rugged individualist, a deeply soulful musician who has absorbed the surround sound of his youth – jazz, world, Soul and Pop – and incorporated key elements into his distinctive style.
Ola is direct and passionate, confident in his ability to sell a song with conviction. This should surprise no one. Onabulé’s performance history is vast. A host of winning projects with small groups and the big bands and orchestras of his songs with Cologne (WDR), Stuttgart (SWR), Frankfurt (HRBB), Denmark (DRBB), and other prestigious aggregates animate his resume, as do the concert halls and international festivals that routinely invite him to perform – Montreal, Vancouver, San Sebastian, Washington, Istanbul, San Sebastian, Umbria, and London among them and concert halls worldwide.
Ola’s reach is global and he has emerged as a musician’s musician, possessing a range and aptitude that place him on that shortlist of special artist, vocalist and entertainer. Ola’s three-and-a-half octave baritone, the powerful emotions he conveys with it, and his elegant appearance connect with audiences around the world. Whether in person or on record, Onabulé gives his all, which includes a thoughtful interpretation of his experiences and the world around him.
Onabulé’s new album, Proof of Life, produced and recorded by Ola at Casa Del Funk Studios and co-written with renowned guitarist NICOLAS MEIER was mixed and mastered by renowned US producer George Whitty and will be released in May 2025. Meier’s versatility and musical fluency extends well beyond that, so much so, that his considerable talents drew the attention of rock guitar legend, Jeff Beck, who made Nicolas a mainstay in The Jeff Beck Group — carrying him on two world tours during the course of the last several years.) The project will tour internationally as a quartet/quintet during 2025.