OneBeat brings together emerging musical leaders from around the world to collaboratively create original work and to develop a global network of civically engaged music initiatives.
Nigeria’s IBK Spaceshipboi is one of the 25 musicians (fellow) selected to join 24 others from around the world on this program.
These boundary-breaking fellows from 17 different countries and territories, including Russia, Cuba, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Venezuela, Nigeria and the U.S., bring singular and compelling stories, and range from experimental producers to deeply-rooted traditional virtuosi to indie-rockers and more.
They join together from October 12- November 11, 2015 in Saratoga Califonia and will later tour different cities in the United States showcasing their collaborative works and inspiring people as they go.
“Music is a Universal language and it breaks cultural,ethnic,religious and language barriers. Thats why we have set out to show the world the power of OneBeat” – IBK Spaceshipboi
“A United Nations of Music … world music in its truest sense.”-The New York Times
The program has officially kicked off with the 2015 US music tours beginning this weekend in Oakland California.
Watch a documentary of the One Beat contest, meet IBK Spaceshipboi via his in depth interview on the The Africa Music Law Show, and check out tour dates.
LISTEN to The Africa Music Law Show Podcast Radio Interview with IBK
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OneBeat Documentary
The OneBeat Tour full listing of shows:
Friday, Oct. 23
Oakland Museum of California, (Friday Nights @ OMCA), Oakland, CA
5-9pm || FREE
Sunday, Oct. 25
OneBeat Festival at Montalvo Arts Center, Saratoga, CA
2-6pm || FREE
Friday, Oct. 30
Sisters High School Auditorium, Sister OR
7pm || $10/$5 youth (Buy Tickets Here)
Sunday, Nov. 1
Mississippi Studios, Portland, OR
8pm || $10 (Buy Tickets Here)
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Columbia City Theater, Seattle, WA
8pm || $10 (Buy Tickets Here)
Thursday, Nov. 5
Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, Seattle, WA
7-8:30pm event w/ reception to follow || $10 suggested donation, (Buy Tickets Here)
Friday, Nov. 6
EMP Museum, Seattle, WA
2:30pm || Free and Open to the Public
Friday, Nov. 6
Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, WA (SAM Remix)
8pm-12am || $25, $12 members (Buy Tickets Here)
Saturday, Nov. 7
OneBeat and Abbey Arts present at St. Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle, WA
8pm || $10 suggested donation (Tickets Here)
