Album Review: Keziah Jones -- Captain Rugged
"The Nigerian artist is two decades into his career and the album reflects that clarity."
Keziah Jones
Keziah Jones (born Olufemi Sanyaolu on 10 January 1968) is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and guitarist. He describes his musical style as "Blufunk", which is a fusion between raw blues elements and hard, edgy funk rhythms. Also his Nigerian roots in Yoruba music and soul music can be considered a major influence on his sound.
He is known for his distinctive style of guitar playing, including his percussive right-hand technique which is similar to a bass guitarist's slapping technique.
Albums
1992
Blufunk Is a Fact!
1995
African Space Craft
1999
Liquid Sunshine
2003
Black Orpheus
2008
Nigerian Wood
2013
Captain Rugged
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