When I was in San Francisco I was able to catch a free performance of the Parisian born, Nigerian raised soul singer Asa (pronounced Asha), at Amoeba records. I was so excited because I planned on attending her concert last year in Switzerland but I couldn’t work it into my schedule.She sang a few of her songs from her self-entitled album including (Jailer, Fire on the Mountain, and 360 degrees) and it was enough to show the audience that she is a true artist with a refreshing sound.CDC is an Asa fan because she is proud of her heritage and is using her music to educate and inspire. Asa writes on her site, “I want my music to touch people. As an African, I want to give hope back to my people, but also to speak in their name. I want to show the world that something beautiful and positive can come out of the black continent and inspire young people all over the world.”To read more about Asa, or to listen to her album check out her website.Photo Credit:Benoit Peverelli

When I was in San Francisco I was able to catch a free performance of the Parisian born, Nigerian raised soul singer Asa (pronounced Asha), at Amoeba records. I was so excited because I planned on attending her concert last year in Switzerland but I couldn’t work it into my schedule.

She sang a few of her songs from her self-entitled album including (Jailer, Fire on the Mountain, and 360 degrees) and it was enough to show the audience that she is a true artist with a refreshing sound.

CDC is an Asa fan because she is proud of her heritage and is using her music to educate and inspire. Asa writes on her site, “I want my music to touch people. As an African, I want to give hope back to my people, but also to speak in their name. I want to show the world that something beautiful and positive can come out of the black continent and inspire young people all over the world.”

To read more about Asa, or to listen to her album check out her website.

Photo Credit:Benoit Peverelli