Asiko  (ä•se•ko´) Yoruba

time, an appointed moment, connoting fate, e.g. "Your time has come."

Asiko was formed in 2003 by the multi-talented singer, designer and percussionist Foly Kolade. Originally from Ogidi, Nigeria, Foly has trained and performed with Roy Ayers, Mariam Makeba and George Benson in Nigeria and New York. Asiko Afrobeat Ensemble is the musical expression of a diverse group of musicians and influences. Known for its high-voltage blend of Rock, Funk, Jazz and West African rhythms, Asiko's powerful lyrics speak truth to power in the spirit of the late Fela Kuti. Asiko has played at venues such as S.O.B.'s, Tonic, Joe's Pub and Zebulon Cafe Concert.

"Uniquely blends pumping polyrhythms that inspire manic dancing and lyrics that make you think"

-Flyp Media: WATCH

Voted Best afropop/afrobeat band 2006

-Nigerian Entertainment Awards

UPCOMING SHOWS:

May 29th
Riverside Church, Harlem

May 31st
Travers Park Queens

May 31st
Goodbye Blue Monday

June 3rd
Knitting Factory

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