Reggae Legend Tiken Jah Fakoly and Soul Star Asa at the Barbican
Nigerian Soul-pop Sensation Asa and Reggae superstar Tiken Jah Fakoly perform together on Monday 4 April, 2011 at the Barbican in London. Save the date!
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This unmissable night features Ivory Coast reggae star Tiken Jah Fakoly's political lyrics, Jamaican grooves and lush African instrumentation.
In a double bill with Nigerian princess of soul pop Asa, Tiken will perform hits from his critically acclaimed new album African Revolution.
Asa's powerful vocals and stirring melodies soar above funky rhythms; she is hot property on the continent with her Best Female Artist nomination in this year's Les Victoires de la musique (French Music Awards) and new album Beautiful Imperfection.
A few more thoughts on the artists performing for this unique event:
"Achingly pretty... we haven't danced to a song about the ozone layer before." - The Guardian on Asa
"Tiken Jah Fakoly is perhaps Africa's most gifted reggae artist, stepping deftly in the footsteps of fellow Ivorian Alpha Blondy". - Songlines on Tiken Jah Fakoly
"Congratulations… an album that's refreshingly different (...) a distinctively African reggae fusion." - From the Guardian's 4-star review of Tiken Jah Fakoly's African Revolution
For more information, go to:
Tiken Jah Fakoly and Asa - Barbican
Tiken Jah Fakoly MySpace
Asa Official Website
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