Ade Adu
Adu Adu is not your average singer- songwriter. Born in Buffalo N.Y. he has since lived in West and Southern Africa finally moving back to Western N.Y. where he now resides. When asked how living in other countries has influenced his music he answered. “It helped my music come across as more diverse and more universal as I have a better idea of what kind of music people generally like around the world.” Adu has a smooth voice that has the sound of Bob Marley, Dave Matthews, Seal, John Mayer, and Richie Havens. Although he sings a broad range of genres including dance, hip- hop, reggae, rock, euro- beat, contemporary Christian rock he isn’t limited too any genre. He has done rock, hip-hop, R&B, reggae, and even jazz on his acoustic guitar.
“Just the passion and non-stop music in my head as I hear melodies and song ideas constantly.” has influenced him greatly in being the musician he is today. The first album that Adu sat down too that made him feel the music
was Tracy Chapman’s self –titled debut album and The Cranberries “No Need to Argue” album from 1994. The bands and singers that made him want to pick up a guitar and make his own music are Tracy Chapman, Bob Marley, Baby Face, Dave Matthews Band and Seal.
Ade's will perform at Grace Lutheran church's sanctuary from 6 - 6:45, 7 - 7:45, 8 - 8:45, 9 - 9:45, and 10 - 10:45pm.
Sponsored by: Zippo Manufacturing, Inc.
