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SUMMARY:GBÈDU: An Afro-Jazz Orchestral Experience
DESCRIPTION:King and his orchestra bring African rhythms\, jazz harmony\, a
 nd orchestral sophistication to Studio Bell.\n\nFollowing a sold-out debut\
 , Nigerian-Canadian composer King Udofia returns with the second edition of
  Gbèdu presented with the National Music Centre. His 21-piece orchestra ta
 kes the Studio Bell stage for an immersive evening of horn-driven grooves\,
  heavy percussion\, and lush orchestral strings. Audiences are invited to s
 ing\, clap\, and dance\, as they experience a contemporary celebration of A
 frican music and culture.\n\nAbout King Udofia\n\nKing Udofia is a Nigerian
 -Canadian composer\, arranger\, musical director\, and the Artistic Directo
 r of Gbèdu. He creates music for recordings\, live performance\, worship\,
  film\, and curated events. Rooted in his cultural background and shaped by
  formal training in jazz composition and performance\, King brings a distin
 ct voice to music that is emotionally rich and deeply moving. Described by 
 Afros in the City as one of Calgary's most versatile musical architects\, h
 is work spans collaborations with Disney\, the Calgary Stampede\, Titilope 
 Sonuga\, Johnny Summers\, and Femi Leye.\n\nhttps://www.visitcalgary.com/ev
 ents/gbedu-an-afro-jazz-orchestral-experience-2\n\nhttps://www.studiobell.c
 a/whats-on/event/king-and-nmc-present-gbèdu-an-afro-jazz-orchestral-experi
 ence/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, 850 4 St SE\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0L8
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