Jazz in the Sanctuary 2013
Ugochi and The Afro Soul Ensemble (A.S.E.) are taking over the world. Her musical interests span all corners of the globe. Ugochi was born to Nigerian parents in Chicago. She credits both worlds with being the catalyst for her unique word, sound power and singing ability.
Ugochi's sound has been described as "lively, energetic music that makes your feet move and heart think. Ugochi has written poems that have been honored by internationally renowned organizations like Apples and Snakes in the UK . She has also shared the stage with established artists such as Common, Eric Benet, John Legend, Femi Kuti, Edwin McCain, Maxi Priest, Malik Yusef, Umphrey's McGee, J. Ivy, Vieux Farka Toure, Luciano, Shaggy, Wayne Wonder and Stephen Marley and Toots and the Maytals. Chicago Music Awards classified her as "Best African Entertainer 2005." She was also the GAMA's (Global African Music Award), "Best African Female Entertainer of 2012" and Best African Pop Artist for her hit single, "Don't Mind Them." Her musical reverberation, part Afrobeat and part Chi-town soul has been cleverly coined Afro-Soul.
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