Africa’s Second Black History Month Concert featuring Nigeria’s Yinka Farinde
YINKA FARINDE AND THE AFRICAN BEATS – Listen, dance and enjoy this exciting artist in the welcoming atmosphere of the historic Gladstone Hotel’s Melody Bar
Chief Yinka Farinde, was born in a small town called Osogbo in Oyo State of Nigeria, West Africa. Yinka started his music carrier at the age of 10 as a member of the choir of Okanla Baptist Church in Osogbo. A self taught drummer, including conga, drum set, talking drum and percussions since his primary school days.
In 1989, Yinka Farinde migrated from Nigeria to Canada where he formed his first band in 1994 called the New Horizon, which was subsequently changed to Yinka & The Juju Beats. The band being the first of its kind in Canada was very popular among the Nigerians and lovers of African music in Canada.
In 2003. Yinka Farinde was recognized by the Association of Yorubas in Canada with a Chieftaincy title as the “Amuludun f Canada” and has now changed his band name to Chief Yinka Farinde & The African Beats.
Chief Yinka Farinde and the African Beats have performed many concerts, including the Afro Fest Canada 1999, where Yinka’s first album, IKA KO PE (evil never pays), was nominated for album of the year. The Jazz Festival 1999, Urban Music Festival 2000 in Ottawa, Camp Jumoke concert 2001 – 2004, Caribana on Toronto island 2003, African Festival Toronto 2003, Nigerian Arts Entertainment and personality award 2004, Nigerian independence concert Chicago 2004, Nigerian Independence Oakland California 2004, Nigerian independence Atlanta Georgia 2004, Amansie Festival Canada 2002, as well as a variety of clubs in Canada and the U.S.A.
Music Africa, Gladstone Hotel and Africa New Music Present Black History Month 2015 Concert Series
Venue: Gladstone Hotel. 1214 Queen Street W. Toronto. When: Saturday, February 14, 2014, 9:00p.m.
Admission: FREE Start time: 9:00 PM
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