Asa Blends French, Nigerian Musical Influences

Singer/songwriter Asa was born in Paris but spent her childhood and adolescence in Lagos, Nigeria.

She returned to Paris as an adult to test her talent on the French music scene. But it was in Nigeria where Asa first discovered the sounds that would influence the music she creates.

Tony Cox spoke with Asa about her burgeoning career. She then performed her song, "Jailer."

More:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100523110

Category:

Music

Tags:

• asa
• nigeria
• jailer
• folk
• music
• french
• paris
• asha
• world
• lagos
• france

[jurgenkings]

If You ain't Nigerian, You ain't Much

[olojulagbari]

A blessing

[TheEubats]

You are definately right ! Asa is a true blend of India Arie and Tracy Chapman......i wish she could do songs with them ....that would be mindblowing!!!

[artistenoire]

Her album is beautiful, and the lyrics I can understand are all great. I really enjoy her music.

[maamaristicus]

She's one smart girl..............

[murpheus24]

@Ricounet69 She actually does not speak French

[fubaski]

she is one smart woman

[anigbochic]

God i love this woman...no homo

Her musical genius n talent reminds me of singers like Nneka, Ayo...Female Nigerian singers making with powerful music laced with deep lyrics and a serious message...I wish there were more artistes like these in the music industry!

[Ricounet69]

I haven't known that Asa was born in Paris.

Does she speak french ?