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Ola Onabule: Point Less

Read "Point Less" reviewed by Mark Sullivan

by Mark Sullivan
September 6, 2019

British-Nigerian singer/songwriter Ola Onabulé has a rich baritone voice and a commanding presence. He's a soul singer above all, but also draws on pop, world music and jazz. Despite its title, opener “Throwaway Notion" is a catchy tune with a Pan-African groove, and very dark lyrics about the current race to the bottom in politics all around the world. Guitarist John Parricelli contributes memorable lead and solo guitar. “The Old Story" has a slinky Latin feel. But “Exit Wound" uses ...