YAWO IS KNOWN AS THE MASTER OF AFROBEAT IN TOGO and an emerging artist in the genre of world music! With two solo albums on the market, Yawo was nominated in the US for both the 2003 and 2004 Minnesota music awards.
Yawo: A native of Togo, West Africa, Yawo started his musical career at the “École Expérimentale de Musique” of Lomé where he studied flute, classical guitar and electric bass. As the leader of the high school band he formed with his brother and sister, Yawo Attivor developed a talent for composing and arranging music that embraces both the traditions of the Ewe tribe and the influences of the western civilization. This multicultural approach to song writing led to the creation of the MIMI-Togo (International Movement for Innovative music-Togo branch) which Yawo directed until he left Togo in 1992 as a result of political turmoil in his motherland. In 1993, Yawo joined the international organization Up With People, traveling the U.S. and Europe, promoting peace and understanding among the citizens of the world. After Up with People, Yawo launched a solo career with the album “Celebrate” (Mia du agbe) followed in October 2004 by “Take Out the Fences”, a “refreshingly upbeat” (Minneapolis Star-Tribune) album that breaks musical barriers with an explosion of afrobeat, afrofunk and reggae.
Part of the proceeds of the tour will benefit Connexion Jeunesse Canada Afrique, a non-profit organization that promotes cooperation between the people of the world.
Thursday, November 22 at 9:00 pm
Lula Lounge
1585, Dundas St.West (off Dufferin) - Toronto
Tel : (416) 588-0307
Check Africana.ca
