King Sunny Ade is the undisputed king of "juju," the high-energy, highly danceable hybrid of Western pop and traditional African music with roots in the guitar tradition of Nigeria. Boasting a diverse roster of collaborators including Youssou N'Dour and Stevie Wonder. Ade also has been an influence on Talking Heads and David Bowie. He comes to the BAM R&B Festival at Metro Tech as his first North American visit in eight years.

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