Guitarist / Composer / ProducerRecords · Film · Live

Luke O’Malley

A life in music.
A sound all its own.

From the energy of Antibalas to the landscapes of Red Dead Redemption 2. Guitar, composition and production across records, screen and stage.

Luke O’Malley in sunglasses, photographed outdoors in golden light
Luke O’Malley
Selected collaborations

Antibalas

The Roots

Mark Ronson

Mary J. Blige

Rockstar Games

01 / Listen

Selected work.

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02 / The artist

In the studio.
On the stage.
In the moment.

A guitarist, composer, singer and producer rooted in New York’s jazz, funk, improvisation and rock scenes.

A founding member of Antibalas, Luke wrote, recorded and toured with the group around the world. His work spans studio sessions, performances with The Roots, and scores for film and games, including Red Dead Redemption 2 and the documentary How to Survive a Plague.

He has performed at the White House for President Barack Obama and at Rikers Island for incarcerated people.

His guitar also features in Red Dead Redemption and Grand Theft Auto V. In the studio, his collaborators include:

UsherMary J. BligeMark RonsonAloe BlaccTV On The RadioSinkaneKronos QuartetNneka

03 / Watch

Sound, in motion.

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