Etuk Ubong, United Kingdom, 2025

Etuk Ubong

Etuk Ubong is a Nigerian trumpeter, composer, and bandleader known for his unique fusion of Afrobeat, highlife, jazz, and the ritualistic drumming of Ekombi. His music is vibrant, energetic, and spiritually driven, reflecting his heritage and life philosophy of goodwill, peace, and love for humanity. With compositions that are both politically charged and deeply rooted in his cultural background, Ubongs sound has drawn comparisons to prominent UK artists such as Shabaka Hutchings and Sons of Kemet, yet remains distinctly Nigerian.
Etuk has developed his original style, which he calls Earth Music. Often fast-paced and thought-provoking, his performances feature his band called Etuk Philosophy.
Bloody hell Etuk Ubong Purpose Of Creation is fantastic, where does that dirty
crunchy sound come from Gilles Peterson, BBC 6 Music
Etuks live performances have taken him to prestigious venues and festivals across the UK, Europe, and beyond. His notable performances include the Roundhouse and Jazz Café in London, Ronnies Scott, and the Royal Albert Hall, as well as multiple appearances at the Roskilde Festival in Denmark and Africa Festival Hertme in Netherlands. He will also be performing at WOMEX festival in Finland this October 2025.
This is the first Jam House show in collaboration with the Creative Exchange Collective.

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