William Onyeabor composed and self-released nine albums of synth-funk from 1977-1985 before his conversion to Christianity. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
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William Onyeabor
Since recording in the 1970s and '80s, Nigerian William Onyeabor has dropped off the music map. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
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Who Is William Onyeabor? is being released by the Luaka Bop record label. It comes out Oct. 29. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
William Onyeabor, 'Who Is William Onyeabor?'
Audio for first listens is no longer available after the album is released.
Clockwise from upper left: Anna Calvi, M.I.A., Poliça, members of Los Campesinos!, Deltron 3030 and Phil Elverum of Mount Eerie Courtesy of the artists hide caption