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AYO'S ACCLAIMED DEBUT CD ‘JOYFUL' IS OUT NOW ON INTERSCOPE RECORDS.
Ayo's special "Live in Monte Carlo" is out now.
Check your local listings or www.pbs.org/tvschedules to find airdates in your area.
If your local PBS station does not have this concert scheduled, contact them at www.pbs.org/stationfinder and let them know you want to see AYO on TV in your town! Once a station sees public demand for a show it might convince them to add it to their schedule.

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.
AYOs nomadic lifestyle brought her to live between Paris and New York, two capitals that accurately sum up her musical identity. In Paris, word got around fast, and she held initial solo concerts with her guitar, opened for Omar, the British soul brother and jammed alongside Cody Chesnutt.
AYOs entire album, Joyful, was recorded in New York under live conditions. She cries, laughs and moves us with her simplicity. To accompany her, producer Jay Newland put together a group of open-minded musicians that, with a note on a B3 organ or with a stroke of slide guitar melodiously enter this unusual world, which is studded with a few words in Pidgin, the street language of Lagos, and unveils recollections of gypsy life. In addition to her parents, two other influences helped her set the tone of this album, which very well could have been recorded some 35 years ago. Firstly, theres mentor Donny Hathaway. Her other reference is Jimmy Cliff. Like her predecessors, she strives to naturally and sincerely share her stories and touch others, boosted solely by her life experience and her dreams.
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Member Since: 4/12/2006
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Record Label: Polydor/Interscope
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FREE EVENT: Ayo to perform LIVE in Pittsburgh with her fullband @ Hartwood Acres on June 1st.

FREE EVENT: On June 1st, Ayo will perform a live concert in Pittsburgh for theAllegheny County Summer Concert Series@Hartwood Acres.Allegheny County Summer Concert SeriesHartwood Acres200 Hartw...
Posted by AYO on Sat, 17 May 2008 03:40:00 PST

AYO Performs Live @ Florence Gould Hall, May 1st

On May 1st, AYO will perform live with her full bandat Florence Gould Hall for the FIAF World Nomads Event. Thursday, May 1st, 2008 World Nomads EventFlorence Gould Hall55 East 59th Street (b/w Park ...
Posted by AYO on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:18:00 PST

Come see Ayo and her band perform at Hiro on 4/14!

Dear Music lovers, Ayo and her band will be performing at the hiro ballroom on April 14, She will performing songs from her album "Joyful" in stores now. Hiro Ballroom 363 W16th street, Between 8th an...
Posted by AYO on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:57:00 PST

Hey guys, check out my video for the song "And it’s supposed to be love"

Hey friends, The video for the single "And it’s supposed to be love" is now available on my page. It’s a cover of Abbey Lincoln’s song, who to me is one the greatest singer ever. en...
Posted by AYO on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 05:40:00 PST

Ayo Live in Monte Carlo to Air tonight in Springfield,MA

Ayo Live in Monte Carlo will air tonight for the pleasure of Springfield,MA viewers. Set your TV on WGBY tonight @ 12a.m to see Ayo perform songs from her critically acclaimed album Joyful in stores ...
Posted by AYO on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:29:00 PST

Attention Charlotte,Nc viewers Ayo Live in Monte Carlo is coming to you!!

The stunning performance of Ayo live in Monte carlo will air during all April on the Following dates on WTVI - Charlotte,NC: 4/2 10pm 4/3 8pm 4/4 12am 4/5 9pm 4/6 12am 4/6 8pm 4/20 7pm 4/20 10pm More ...
Posted by AYO on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:23:00 PST

Attention Charlotte,Nc viewers Ayo Live in Monte Carlo is coming to you!!

Monday, April 14th: AYO Live Performance at HIRO in New York City!

Come see AYO live with her band on Monday the 14th of April, at HIRO in New York City! Hiro 363 West 16th Street New York, NY 10011 Tel: Doors: 7 PM Showtime: 8 PM Advance Tickets: $...
Posted by AYO on Sat, 15 Mar 2008 05:38:00 PST

Attention, Eureka,CA. AYO live at Monte Carlo tonight

Hello friends, The critically acclaimed performance of Ayo live at Monte Calo will be airing tonight on KEET- Eureka, CA @ 9.30 Pm. Make sure to catch it. More airing to come soon..... thanks f...
Posted by AYO on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 05:08:00 PST

AYO Live at Monte Carlo for the pleasure of Phoenix!!

Ayo's Live at monte Carlo will air again on the Phoenix Area on April 18 at 10.Pm in both HD and Analog Simulcasts. So set your TV on PBS - KAET (Phoenix) to see AYO perform. APRIL 18th, 10.Pm...
Posted by AYO on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:32:00 PST