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“"In an age where the austere, mechanical piston thump of drum machines has come to dominate R&B, soul music doesn't sound all that soulful. That's why Calgary's Lynn Olagundoye is such a breath of fresh air!"”
-Jordan Lane (Beateroute Magazine, Calgary)
“"From the smooth opening harmonies of 'Beautiful' to the final groovy undulation of 'Get Down', Africa Violet announces the arrival of a true musical personality...It's a remarkable debut and gives an exciting glimpse into what should be a long and prolific career."
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-Kenna Burima (FFWD Magazine, Calgary)
“"Calgarys Lynn Olagundoye blooms on Africa Violet, a ten-track project that fuses R&B and soul with a grab bag of jazz, roots reggae, rock and funk. Collaborating with funk/rock outfit Guerrilla Funk Monster, the overall production is a stylish affair. The singer/lyricists groove-based music is on point -- classy, brassy and understated all at once -- joints like 'Beautiful,' 'Sunkissed' and 'Fly With Me' showcase Olagundoyes soul stirring penchant for good music."”
-Ryan B. Patrick (Exclaim! Magazine, Canada)