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. AYO's 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. Like her predecessors, she strives to naturally and sincerely share her stories and touch others, boosted solely by her life experience and her dreams.

Artist's website

Saturday, June 21, 2008 | Doors 6pm | Show 7:30pm | Downstairs Live

Tickets:
Floor/Loge (Reserved Seating): $19 ($15 ticket + $4 processing fee)
Mezzanine (Reserved Seating): $24 ($15 + $9 premium service*/processing fee)

Please note:
In addition to the ticket price, there is a $10 per person food and beverage minimum for all reserved seating at this show. There is no minimum for Standing Room tickets. Full dinner service is available. For further information, please visit our FAQ page.

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Ayo and Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra will perform as a part of YFS Fest, a four-part concert series presented by the Young Friends Society of African Diasporan Institutions (YFS). YFS is a diverse collective of Philadelphians committed to supporting and raising awareness of Black arts and cultural institutions. YFS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization; for more information, please visit www.youngfriendssociety.org

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