Chidiebere Joseph Emmanuel
Digital Content ManagerChidiebere Joseph Emmanuel (Chidi) is an alumnus of Idaho State University's Commercial Music Program and former Pocatello Arts Council board member. He recently completed his Master’s in Jazz Studies at NYU, studying under drummer Ari Hoenig. Currently, Chidi is an Adjunct Faculty member at Five Towns College and an active performer in NYC, leading his own trio.
He is endorsed by Canopus Drums, Bosphorus Cymbals, and Salyers Percussion Drumsticks and hosts In the Spirit of Africa, a show celebrating Pan-Africanism and African music's aural tradition on KISU FM.
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Philadelphia’s acclaimed rock & roll band Low Cut Connie is set to ignite the stage at Boise’s Shrine Social Club on June 30, delivering their signature high-energy performance led by dynamic frontman Adam Weiner. -
This Friday, March 28th, The Bad Plus will take the stage at the Treefort Music Festival, bringing their dynamic and boundary-pushing sound to eager fans. Get your tickets now for what promises to be an electrifying performance. -
In this episode of In The Spirit of Africa, Joseph Chidiebere Emmanuel is joined by Dayo Ayodele, Co-founder of Afrosonics, a band known for creating genre-bending, eclectic music in Boise, Idaho. -
On this episode of In The Spirit of Africa, Joseph Chidiebere Emmanuel is joined by Tosin Aribisala to discuss his latest single The Big Illusion featuring the Grammy award winning Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra. -
Calling all East Idaho musicians: You still have time to send @nprmusic your songs! The Tiny Desk Contest closes March 14. Submit a video of you playing an original song behind your desk: https://npr.org/tinydeskcontest. -
The Idaho State University Department of Art will host its annual Art a la Carte Silent auction online offering artwork donated by faculty, students, and alumni to raise funds for art student scholarships. -
Join Joseph Chidiebere Emmanuel as he is joined by Nigerian Jazz Pianist Aniefiok Emmanuel Asuquo. Emmanuel discusses some of his favorite songs from African musicians. -
Join Joseph Chidiebere Emmanuel and listen to some findings from his deep dive into recent songs from African Artists. -
Join Joseph Chidiebere Emmanuel as he is joined by Nigerian Jazz Pianist and Composer, Timothy Ogunbiyi. Timothy discusses some of his favorite songs from African musicians, and also the story behind his Original "Sojourner" -
Join Joseph Chidiebere Emmanuel as he talks about the African Student Association at ISU with Yassin Lumu. Yassin is the current president of the African Students Association at Idaho State University. He is also joined by Joseph Banza, a member of the ASA. Joseph talks us through some of his favorite songs coming out The Republic of the Congo.
