{"id":6253,"date":"2025-02-10T00:01:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T00:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collective.maktub-media.com\/?p=6253"},"modified":"2025-09-02T16:38:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T16:38:38","slug":"spotlight-five-artists-to-check-out-in-february-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/collective.maktub-media.com\/?p=6253","title":{"rendered":"Spotlight: Five artists to check out in February 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Ghanaian-Dutch virtuoso Bnnyhunna<\/a> picked up much of his musical know-how at church, absorbing the blissful, soul-stirring nature of gospel. It\u2019s where he learnt to play many of the instruments he flaunts on stage today, including the piano, drums, and guitar, combined with a deeply spiritual approach to songwriting that, on his 2024 debut album \u2018Echoes Of Prayer<\/a>\u2019, is described as a \u201cheartfelt prayer or conversation with God\u201d. There\u2019s a sweet sense of calm that oozes from Bnnyhunna\u2019s music, trickling through genres like jazz, hip hop, and downtempo \u2013 all equally inspired by his West African roots and visionary artists like Rick Rubin, Herbie Hancock, and Tyler, The Creator. \u201cThese artists have shaped the musical landscape in profound ways\u201d, he says. \u201cIt\u2019s boundary-pushing artistry with the ability to reinvent themselves continuously.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From London\u2019s Brick Lane Jazz Festival to countless events across the Netherlands, Bnnyhunna has taken his soulful sound around Europe time and time over, sharing stages with the likes of KOKOROKO<\/a>, Yin Yin, and Bob Vylan over time. This year, he\u2019s set to embark further afield as he lines up another tour: \u201cIt\u2019s always an incredible opportunity to connect with audiences in a raw, unfiltered way,\u201d he explains. \u201cAt the same time, I\u2019m deep in the creative process, working on a new project that pushes my sound in fresh directions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recommended work<\/strong>: Bnnyhunna ‘Sum Love’<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“On my recent album ‘Echoes Of Prayer’, there\u2019s a track called ‘Sum Love’ that encapsulates my artistic vision both sonically and lyrically. It embodies the essence of my music \u2014 blending heartfelt lyricism with a sound that feels both timeless and forward-thinking. At its core, ‘Sum Love’ carries a message of unity and the transformative power of love, reminding us that simplicity and connection can cut through life\u2019s noise. This track is a reflection of who I am as an artist: someone who seeks to inspire, uplift, and bring people together through music.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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