Asa & Tiken Jah Fakoly

Asa

Nigerian soul-pop singing sensation Asa’s powerful vocals and stirring melodies soar above funky rhythms. In the only UK date of her European tour, she presents songs from her stunning release Beautiful Imperfection (Naïve), certified Gold Record in January 2011. Asa was the recipient of France's prestigious Prix Constantin in 2008, and is nominated for Best Female Artist in this year’s Les Victoires de la musique - French Music Awards.

Tiken Jah Fakoly
Plus the soulful vocals and political lyrics of Ivory Coast reggae star Tiken Jah Fakoly, whose Jamaican grooves are underpinned by lush African instrumentation. Tiken Jah Fakoly has risen to international acclaim with the inspiring hard-hitting social themes of his songs and his tireless battle against political corruption. He has been threatened, banned and exiled from his home country, but has never compromised. He performs hits from his latest release, African Revolution.
 

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