Check this documentary out.
You need know about the music and the man: William Onyeabor.
Includes interviews with Damon Albarn, Dan Snaith of Caribou, the Human League’s, Martyn Ware (The Human League), Femi Kuti and many more.
After you watch this you’ll want to get the 2013 compilation, Who Is William Onyeabor?
Thanks Brooklyn Vegan.
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William Onyeabor is a mystery man, even to the folks at Luaka Bop, who have just released World Psychedelic Classics 5: Who is William Onyeabor?, which collects tracts from the eight albums released by the Nigerian Igbo singer/songwriter between 1977 and 1985.
Onyeabor doesn’t do interviews or tour, and even his record company can’t get any information about him.
Based on the tracks below, William Onyeabor makes a strange, infectious funk and has a compelling voice that doesn’t really remind me of anyone
THere’s a fascinating story about William Onyeabor in today’s New York Times.
And there’s a review of the album at Pitchfork.
William Onyeabor, “Good Name”
William Onyeabor, “Better Change Your Mind”
Cool promo video from Luaka Bop: