Eki Shola

Healing Through Sound, Connecting Through Story

While grieving the devastating loss of my mum (her name was Hope), I decided to write music and soon found that my "why" was not only to heal myself but to also share the transformation I was going through as a way to help others. Several years later, after a traumatic escape and losing my home and clinic I worked at in the October 2017 Northern California wildfires, I gained a deeper sense of purpose and resilience. The lessening of grief and the boost of positive energy and creativity gained through composing and performing, have helped me tremendously in coping with loss, and I share my creations with the world to impart hope and inspiration.

Dare To Love Free Tour

40 tracks. One story. Bringing the new triple album, Dare To Love Free, to life: SF Bay Area, London, and Japan

Dare To Love Free is now out:

THE DIGITAL PREMIERE: April 30th on Bandcamp, 9:30PM PST  - live Listening Party. 

THE PHYSICAL TOUR: Starting May 16th, I’m bringing Dare To Love Free to life in a series of intimate, listening sessions across Japan, London, and San Francisco Bay Area. These are seated, quiet-room experiences designed for deep immersion.

 

Tokyo, Japan, May 16 - World Kitchen Baobab

Tokyo, Japan, May 18 - Zubar

Kyoto, Japan, May 19 - Zac Baran

Oakland, CA, May 31 - Couchdate

London, UK, June 14 - Morocco Bound Bookstore, Bermondsey

London, UK, June 18 - Mason & 5th Westbourne Park, Listening Lounge

San Francisco, CA, July 8 - Grace Cathedral

 

These are unique, intentional experiences designed for deep listening in curated spaces. The heart of this tour is a new, hybrid format: seated sessions where I’ll share the chapters of this 40-track journey through the original studio compositions, featuring an evolving live presence. At many stops, I will be providing live piano and vocal accompaniment to the tracks, while other sessions will focus purely on the atmospheric listening experience.

I have personally invited guest DJs to join me at select dates to showcase the new album. They will be sharing the 12 songs featured on the Dare To Love Free vinyl, and as the evening unfolds, they will delve into additional tracks and selections from my earlier discography.

While these sessions are seated to allow for focus, the environment remains fluid and movement from the audience is always welcome! Regardless of the setting, capacity is strictly limited to ensure an immersive and purposeful atmosphere. To keep these experiences accessible, admission will vary by venue—ranging from free and suggested donations to set ticket prices.

Dare To Love Free

Eki Shola

Dare To Love Free is a three-album series inspired by Eki Shola’s time in the restorative Setouchi region of Japan, the vibrant London scene, and the dynamic West Coast of California. A tribute to those who have paved the Read more
Dare To Love Free is a three-album series inspired by Eki Shola’s time in the restorative Setouchi region of Japan, the vibrant London scene, and the dynamic West Coast of California. A tribute to those who have paved the way for her musical journey, Dare To Love Free represents freedom—expressed through its wide-ranging musicality and emotional depth—and captures the magic that unfolds when one honors authenticity and, through love, creates one’s own freedom.

*Includes 28 tracks not available on streaming services.
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