Self-taught, after a long period of DJ-ing in and around London’s underground club scene in the mid-late 80′s, Sola graduated from a young backing vocalist with Gasper Lawal and the Oro Band, to percussionist/drummer in a remarkably short space of time. After watching the late Miguel ‘Anga’ Diaz (percussionist with Irakere), then participating in a workshop with the great Alex Acuna (Weather Report drummer/percussionist), Sola was inspired to seek greater depth in his playing and find his own voice.

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