Bamboo Banga

Greetings my Mundo people, Saturdays show was so smooth. I started with Sri Lankan/London bred sista M.I.A. While others were boppin' their heads to "paper planes," I was swayin to her hit, "Bamboo Banga."

Then I brought in music from Cape Verde (Cesaria Evora), and acoustic guitar laced with French lyrics by Les Escrocs. An amazing mellow Saturday night! Oh by the way, here's the playlist:

M.I.A -Bamboo Banga

Walikka Zarra - Free

La Orquesta Magica De La Habana: Morenita

Cesaria Evora - Deep Forest (Tribal Remix)

Sergio Mendes ft. Will.i.am & Sieday Garret - Funky Bahia

Les Escrocs - Assedic

Dj Cheb I Sabbah - Madh Assalhin (The Zen remix)

Ayo - Help is Coming

Fela Kuti - Alu Jon Jonki Jon

AYO

One of the most spectacular music artists I've ever heard. She is :

A Guitarist

A Mother

A Nigerian

Internally Beautiful

Yoruban Born

A Singer

A Child of a German Gypsy

Externally Gorgeous

Tall

And a magnificent performer.

I sat with her and spoke about music as art, big business being the opposite of that art, her Father, growing up of mixed heritage in Germany, the "N" word, Berlin, Paris, Large crowds versus small crowds, being a mother, and Europe vs the U.S.

Interview coming soon, but her performance is already in rotation. She has a 1 hour special on PBS currently airing. "Ayo in Monte Carlo." Check you local pbs station for more details.

CHECK IT!

PBS

Myspace.com/ayo

AYO's Website