Some people listen to music. Others grow up surrounded by it, feel it, move to it and carry it with them wherever life takes them. For me, music has always been much more than something playing in the background. It is part of my story, my memories and my connection to where I come from.
It started at home
I was born in Africa, in Equatorial Guinea, and some of my earliest connections with music come from my parents.
My mother loved dancing. I grew up seeing how naturally music could bring someone to life, how a rhythm could change the atmosphere and make people move without thinking twice. My father, on the other hand, had a real love for music, and he passed that appreciation on to me.
Through him, my musical world was never limited to one sound. I was exposed to different styles, from jazz and blues to reggae and much more. Each genre had its own character, its own feeling and its own way of telling a story.
Looking back, I realise that these early experiences gave me something that has stayed with me: an open mind and a genuine curiosity for music in all its forms.
“From listening to feeling the music”
As I grew older, that connection became something I wanted to experience for myself. Dancing became one of the ways I expressed it. I have always enjoyed the energy of movement, the connection between rhythm and the body, and the feeling of being completely in the moment when the music takes over.
My interest also went beyond listening and dancing. I spent some time exploring music production and making music myself. That experience gave me another perspective on what goes into creating a track. There is the idea, the sound, the choices, the emotion and all the little details that people might never notice when they simply press play.
I have also always been drawn to the world around music: the DJs, the atmosphere at events, the people behind the scenes, the way artists connect with an audience and how a song can bring strangers together.
“A special connection to African music”
My African roots naturally give African music a special place in my heart. But what interests me most is its diversity.
There is so much happening across the continent. From North to South, East to West, every region has its own musical identity, influences and stories. Some sounds are familiar, while others are still waiting to be discovered by a wider audience.
I enjoy exploring that variety, discovering artists and finding music that makes me stop and listen. Sometimes it is the voice, sometimes the production, sometimes the rhythm or simply the feeling behind a song.
For me, good music does not need to come with a big name, a huge budget or millions of streams. Sometimes the most interesting things are happening far away from the spotlight.
“What brings me to Afrotonic Vibes”
Afrotonic Vibes Music brings together several things I have always been interested in: music, culture, dancing, events, artist promotion and the people who make the music world what it is.
I enjoy discovering new sounds, learning about artists, understanding their creative journeys and seeing how music finds its way to an audience. I am also interested in the creative side of the industry, including event promotion and artist management.
I don’t see music as just entertainment. It is also expression, identity, culture and connection. And I think there is always something new to discover when you approach it with an open mind.
This is the spirit I want to bring to Afrotonic Vibes: a genuine appreciation for music and the people behind it, with a particular love for the sounds and creativity coming from Africa.
“Music stays with you”
The older I get, the more I appreciate how much music can carry. It can take you back to your childhood, remind you of people you love, connect you to your roots or introduce you to a completely different world.
For me, that connection began with my parents, with my mother’s dancing and my father’s love of music. It has followed me through different countries, cultures and stages of life.
Music isn’t just something I listen to. It’s something I feel, something I move to, something I have explored creatively and something that keeps bringing me back to my roots.
Jack Wilson
Founder, Afrotonic Vibes Music
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