Solá Akingbolá Announced as Finalist in Independent Music Awards

Nigerian percussionist Solá Akingbolá has been announced as a finalist in the 8th Annual Independent Music Awards. The song "Olukumi" from his debut album Routes to Roots (ARC EUCD2114) is one of five tracks nominated in the category 'Best Song - World Fusion.'

The song was nominated by a judging panel comprised of industry insiders, as well as famed musicians such as Peter Gabriel, Suzanne Vega, The Who frontman Roger Daltrey, Blues legend Buddy Guy, country star George Jones and guitar virtuoso Steve Vai.

You can vote for Solá at the Independent Music Awards website www.independentmusicawards.com

Winners of the 'people's choice' vote will be announced in April 2009.