Creator + Resident DJ of Uhuru Afrika
http://www.soundcloud.com/uhuruafrika 
Offering Records / MoBlack Records / Openbar music / Uncover Music

Working in the industry for just over 20 years, Through mind, body and soul, Adam is a creative spirit and music lover. He strives to share his passion with the crowds he plays for and in the events and music that he produces. Specializing in an Afro-diasporic dance floor sound, his ability to blend traditional african rhythms with modern electronic influenced music creating a
soundscape that is his own. Adam has studied African hand percussion with Bob Bloom, Faculty Advisor at the Olatunji Institute, learning the Olatunji method of traditional Yoruba percussion as well as Malian Manding tradition with Sidy Maiga. He has been to multiple African countries, gathering inspiration and energy for his current project Uhuru Afrika and has played in clubs and festivals all over the world and has shared the stage with heavyweight and grammy winning artists such as Femi Kuti, Bebel Gilberto, Oumou Sangaré, Tony Allen, Antibalas, Osunlade, Thievery Corporation, King Britt, Black Coffee, Ron Trent, Culoe De Song, Rich Medina and so many more.

Christy Paige is releasing the newly mixed and mastered version of her debut album “Through The Valley” featuring guitarist Bumblefoot from Guns N’ Roses on August 25, 2015. Her single “I’m On Fire” is now available everywhere digital music is sold and shared.  The album is being distributed digitally by InGrooves, a branch of Universal Music Group and marketed by Solarity Studios.

Uhuru Afrika is described as a “multi-sensory,” experience with a unique curation of Afro- rooted dance music. “Uhuru Afrika is a unique and powerful intersection of art and nightlife that challenges distinctions between the two.” –Boston Dig. 
The mission is to bridge ancient traditional African music and the electronic dancefloor sounds of today. Navigated by creator Adam Gibbons and his partner David Montoya, typically accompanied by Malian born master percussionist Sidy Maiga, Uhuru Afrika hosts artists from all over the world to perform at their events. Showcasing artists from LA to London as well as various African countries including South Africa, Mali, Angola and Nigeria. Black Coffee, Culoe De Song, Hyenah, Zepherin Saint, Zaki Ibrahim, Siji, Djeff Afrozila are a few of the many international artists who have joined Uhuru Afrika for performances. Uhuru Afrika has also opened/ closed for multiple Grammy Award winners Oumou Sangaré(2x), Femi Kuti (3x), and co-creator of Afrobeat and ex Fela Kuti drummer, Tony Allen.
Uhuru Afrika has participated in festivals and events nationally and internationally including ADE in Amsterdam, Mi Casa Holiday in Playa del Carmen / Tulum in Mexico; Afrika Nyaga Drum and Dance Festival in Rhode Island; Bembe in Brooklyn, NYC;  Harvard University symposium on African Dance in the diaspora, to name a few.

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