Love Letter #8: Chibia EP Release

Chibia

Singer/songwriter and violinist Chibia Ulinwa thoughtfully pairs deep introspective musings, inventive melodies, and lush productions to realize her uniquely soulful sound and bring life to her carefully crafted compositions. Whether she’s performing an intimate duo set, or bringing her full band to the stage, Chibia is able to captivate audiences with her genre-bending originals and reimagined covers. Joined by Alex Koehler on keyboard and bass, Clay Parkman on guitar, and Chris Parkman on drums, and Steven Skolnik on percussion, Chibia's live sound features a complex combination of neo-soul and R&B, with elements of alternative rock, folk, highlife, jazz, and funk. She has shared bills with Lamont Landers, serpentwithfeet, Alex Cuba, and other local acts including Jimmie Herrod, Sarah Clarke, Julia Logue, foamboy, and more.

Her track ‘Honey’ has been featured in Marvel’s She Hulk and OWN's Queen Sugar. It was voted one of KMHD’s best singles of 2020, quoted as “not a second of its 4 minutes land flat— and as soon as it’s over, you put it on again.” In August 2023, Chibia released her first 4-song EP, “So This is Love” available on Bandcamp and streaming services.

Chibia tirelessly balances her music career with her role as a middle school orchestra director, inspiring younger generations of musicians to find community and understanding through the lens of music. She is also an accomplished lettering artist and illustrator (Inkus Dingus), having worked with brands like Target, Kleenex, Hero Cosmetics, American Greetings, Adobe, etc.