Oakland, CA - (WomenPR.com) Ghanaian-American singer-songwriter and multi- instrumentalist Akosua, brings the fresh new sound of jazz inspired folk to sweeten the jaded ear. Her songs, punctuated with West African and Latin rhythms and tonalities, are a vibrant blend of heartfelt folk storytelling and lyrical jazz vocals. "Akosua pushes the boundaries of conventional songwriting," (Contra Costa Times)
We are pleased to announce that Akosua was recently awarded a matching grant from the East Bay Community Foundation in support of her fund raising efforts for her independent debut album project.
Akosua has raised $1,500 thus far and will need to raise an additional $2,000 by January 1st, 2009, in order to make her match.
Born and raised in New York and New Jersey, Akosua slowly journeyed out to the west coast, first stopping at the University of Michigan where she obtained her undergraduate degree and explored her musical talent. Since settling in California, Akosua has performed at several venues, including Freight and Salvage (Berkeley), Maxwell's (Oakland), La Peña Cultural Center and the Elbo Room (San Francisco) where she opened for Sila and the Afro-Funk Experience. Akosua has also played live on KPFA's Transitions on Traditions and KALW's Africa Mix.
"There's only one way to describe Oakland singer- songwriter Akosua's voice, it's silky smooth." Christina Troup - Oakland Tribune
