Ayo

Courtesy French Culture  Mon, 04/14/2008 - 15:31

AYO is a German born artist, the offspring of a Nigerian father who had come to Germany to study in the 1970s, and sometimes worked as a DJ, and a mother who is a gypsy.

AYOs rather unusual name means joy in Yoruba. Her rich cultural background is also reflected in her musical influences.

She grew up amidst Pink Floyd and Fela Kuti, the Soul Children and Bob Marley, and many others.

Ayo's nomadic lifestyle brought her to live between...


 

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