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Demola
Demola (also known as “Demola the violinist”) is a musician, singer-songwriter, a multi-instrumentalist, record producer and an award winning SELF TAUGHT–MULTI-GENRE VIOLINIST. Demola was born in Lagos, Nigeria, he moved to the USA to pursue his solo music career. His love for music started at a very tender age, stemming from listening to different genres of popular and contemporary music by music loving parents.
He has performed for THOUSANDS OF AUDIENCES ALL OVER THE WORLD, including guest appearances in his home town of Houston, TX performing the National Anthem for the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Stadium packed with over 35,000 people, a packed house of about 15,000 people at the Houston Rockets Toyota Center, as well as sold out his own self produced concert “FAC-TOUR” (‘Feel1ings’ & ‘Classics’ Original Violin Album Classics Tour) at Houston’s prestigious Hobby Center for the performing Arts.
Demola is a fan favorite, representing the city of Houston touring with the City of Houston Mayor as well as performed the national anthem for both the World Series Champions Houston Astros as well as the Houston Rockets. With multiple appearances on local, national and international TV including GMA online, KPRC-2 local Houston, FOX-26 Houston, CultureMap Houston, 97.9 KBXX Houston, FOX-31 Denver, WGN-9 Chicago, Black News Channel, and many more!
The native Lagosian turned Houston resident is a multi-hyphenate in his own right.Adored by millions across the world, internationally recognized multi-genre violinist & award-winning artist, “Demola the Violinist” brings his electric personality and musical talent to any stage. Fusing the various timbres of Afrobeats, the colorful sounds of Reggae, the animated bounce of Hip-Hop, Dance Hall, Reggaeton, Jazz, Classical, Rap, Country, Rock & Roll ... and his own ORIGINAL SONGS, Demola has made a name for himself and his artistry bridging the gap between traditional classical music and contemporary sounds. Demola is the official violinist for many award winning, legendary R&B groups including Tonytonitoné and Dwayne Wiggins. Based in Houston, Texas Demola travels the world sharing his musical talent and has acquired a significant following of over 2M followers across social media who turn to his music for inspiration and entertainment.
Aside from being a seasoned violinist and musician, Demola is a singer, songwriter, and producer. He is one of the first artists of his kind fusing the various timbres of AFRO-BEAT, the colorful sounds of Reggae, R&B, Reggaeton, Jazz, a bevy of buoyant Pop tones and the animated bounce of Hip-Hop while coherently blending it all together with the EUPHONIOUS MELODIES OF HIS VIOLIN.
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