Sept. 6 ● 8:20PM - 9:30PM
Obiora Obikwelu, otherwise known as Obi Original, is a Nigerian producer & artist. Being surrounded by music all his life, he finds inspiration from all genres, yet fiercely believes that Africa is the home of music, causing him to form Ozone Creations. The Black Atlantics are a Minneapolis-based music collective founded in 2014. Based on the teachings of historian Paul Gilroy, The Black Atlantic showcases the existence of a distinct black culture that incorporates elements from African, American, British, and Caribbean cultures. The compositions of this collective uniquely morphs the styles of Afrobeat, Rock, Funk, and Highlife to create their self-coined “Django” sound. The Black Atlantics are led by multi-instrumentalist Obiora Obikwelu (Obi Original).
