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YAWO
Afro-beat / Reggae / Tropical

ROCK THE VILLAGE! GO WHERE THERE'S NO PATH!



Minneapolis, Minnesota
United States

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Last Login:  6/4/2009
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Member Since12/16/2006
Band Websitewww.yawo.com
Band MembersYawo Attivor(bass, acoustic guitar, lead vocals)
Edi Gbordzi(percussion)
Bill Bergmann(Guitar)
Karl Koopman(guitar)
Greg Schutte(drums)
Stephen Kung(trumpet)

YAWO: Take Out The Fences
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InfluencesFela Anikulapo kuti, Youssou Ndour, Manu Dibango, Steel Pulse, Chinua Achebe, Senghor, Hugo, Miles, Armstrong, Miller, Pastorius, Habib Faye, Hilaire Penda, Wellborn Attivor, Bona, Quincy, A lot of freaky Jazz folks out there, My parents and The multicultural society I grew up in, Santana, Sting, Peter Gabriel, the country of Chile(i fell in love with her), the First Love of my teenage years who took me to the ecole experimentale de musique, all the musicians in the Attivon Family, Up With People, Verlaine, Rimbaud, Pablo Neruda.....
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Record LabelCaveman Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About YAWO
Yawo..

As villagers of the world, we believe we all have a story to share with the rest of the village. We hope that the multicultural tales of our music will speak to you in many different ways even if you don't always understand each word. From the Ewe tribe of West Africa to the heartland of America, there's a cry for peace and freedom that can only be heard if we let the music speak for itself!

************** UNE AVENTURE MUSICALE MULTI-CULTURELLE ! Né dans une famille de musiciens bien connus sur la scène Togolaise et africaine et ayant grandi dans une société qu’il appelle « l’intersection des cultures », Yawo Attivor a très tôt développé une passion pour les musiques métisses; les musiques en chantier ! En 1991, il crée avec ses amis de l’Université de Lomé, le MIMI-TOGO(Mouvement International pour les Musiques Innovatrices) qui organisera en collaboration avec les Centres culturels Français, allemand et américain le TAXI JAZZ, premier et unique festival de Jazz du Togo. Apres son départ du Togo en 1992 a la suite de plusieurs troubles politiques, Yawo rejoint le groupe international Up With People (www.upwithpeople.org ) avec lequel il fera une tournée aux Etats-Unis, en Europe et en Asie. En 1997, il collabore avec son cousin Ro Attivor( RoBezz) et Sarah Agbeto dans l’enregistrement d’un album dénommé Doliho. Apres Doliho, Yawo lance une carrière solo avec "Mia du Agbe" (Célébrons la vie !) enregistré en 2002 sur le label « Caveman Records » de son ami Matt Hupton. En octobre 2004, un autre album sera lancé sous le titre de "Take out the fences"(ENLEVEZ LES BARRIERES) devant des centaines de fans au club "Cabooze" de Minneapolis. Avec deux albums a son actif, Yawo est nominé dans la catégorie « Musiques du Monde » du « Minnesota Music Awards »(2003 et 2004). En Mai 2005 il est sélectionné par « American Composers Forum »(le Forum des Compositeurs Americains) pour une bourse McKnight qui lui permettra de faire une tournée américaine : Tampa, New York City, New Haven, Chicago, Seattle, Portland et beaucoup d’autres villes. Yawo prépare actuellement son troisième album solo a Charlottesville, Etat de Virginie, avec le trompettiste américain John D’Earth, professeur a l’Université de Virginie, ami et collaborateur du célèbre musicien Dave Matthews. La sortie de l’album est prévue pour l’automne 2007 !

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Ruby Jane





Jun 22 2009 3:22 PM

Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too!
Ruby Jane
JBG





Apr 28 2009 9:18 PM

The MN Music Festival Guide is up on www.twincityscene.com . The guide contains links to the bands playing at each one so that you can pick the festival that has the music you like and plan which bands you want to see. Enjoy!

www.twincityscene.com/music/212
The Werks





Apr 17 2009 4:39 AM

Get out of the house and WERK IT this Spring!

...and, if in the area, check out:

Join The Werks this Sat (4/18/2009) at Seven Timbers Live for an ALMOST 420 MUSIC FESTIVAL

With special guests: Papadosio, Magic Jackson, Tony Red Band, Terrapin Moon, Wild Breed Boys, Daughters of James, Buddy Danko & The Tokens - with special appearance by Sammi Jo.

32 Webster Street
Dayton, OH 45402
937-224-3663
Doors open at Noon - Shows start at 1:00pm
18+
Tickets: $10

~The Werks
BESIDE





Apr 16 2009 8:15 AM

Wow! Lovin your stuff!
Thanks for being our friend.
Disabled Civil Rights





Apr 4 2009 2:34 AM

Keep Rock 'n rolling on!

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Mar 29 2009 12:45 PM

Losing is part of winning.
We love you.
Respect
Sunshine Family Band





Feb 12 2009 6:55 PM

Hey YAWO!!!!!!!WUUUUUUZZZZZZZ UUUUPPPP!!!!!!! It is sooooooo wonderful it is to have you in our family!!!!! We wanted to tell you how much your love means to us!!!!!! Keep spreading positive vibrations!!!WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!
MARIJUANA MUSIC AWARDS





Jan 25 2009 8:13 AM

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Buzz Myspace BUZZ MYSPACE





Jan 2 2009 7:05 PM

Toute l'équipe de FFTB te souhaite une agréable année 2009 !!
Tous nos meilleurs voeux de santé et de réussite !

N'oublie pas de venir buzzer ton projet sur notre page !
1 fois, 2 fois, 10 fois ou plus !


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Jan 2 2009 9:00 AM

happy new year more bless and chance for all.
Iwish a good time,wisdom and prosperity for his new year.
I wish for every body a peace and joyfull
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franck colman
aka poetic folkman





Dec 30 2008 6:46 PM

happy new year, brother-man....and thanks for being my friend. hope togo is treating you well, best to all your family. ciao and good things, frankie
Peace Conspiracy





Dec 4 2008 11:47 AM

wishing you all things bright and beautiful!
*sparkle plenty*
~mamawanda
Peace Conspiracy





Dec 4 2008 11:45 AM

wishing you all things bright and beautiful!
*sparkle plenty*
~mamawanda
Derek Ramnarace / the soapbox project.





Nov 10 2008 7:18 PM

Yawo,

come back to Madison and hit a brotha up... I had a great time jammin with you and hope that i get a chance to do it again sometime... soon.

peace, derek
Spellbound (Twitter.com/Spellboundband)





Oct 31 2008 6:08 AM

hola! we still love you & have a new song "rhythm of mi corazon' for you to enjoy. from the new spellbound cd 'brighter days ahead.' "..paz y amor.."
Angelica(Gelly) Prates





Oct 12 2008 4:46 PM

I MISS YOU CUMPADRE MEU..TE AMO..MY CEL IS 612 481 4386 AND angelicapedro05@hotmail.com
Rass Kwame and Ananse





Sep 20 2008 4:38 AM

greetings me breder.keep smiling 96 degrees in the shade still,with JahJah guidance.link up RASTA.
Buzz Myspace BUZZ MYSPACE





Aug 26 2008 11:56 AM

A découvrir vite !
" Fais Tourner ton Buzz ! "
Le nouveau réseau sur myspace !

Fais passer l'info !!
Spiritual Rez - ST. LOUIS, MO 7/16!





Aug 21 2008 2:55 PM

Yawo, we miss playing your music with you. Come back to us immediately!
Love always
Spiritual Rez
Jeni





Jul 29 2008 6:23 AM

Peace and love! keep Groovin' :)
Junya Be





Jul 24 2008 2:37 AM

KEEP THE MUSIC COMIN'.....
PURE BIG VIBES I HEAR. . .
...BLESSINGS ITINUALLY!!!
MARIJUANA MUSIC AWARDS





Jul 17 2008 7:38 PM

LAST MONTH TO ENTER YOUR SONG IN 2008 MMA!! GLOBAL MMA CLOSING DATE 18 JULY! AMERICAN MMA CLOSING DATE 8 AUGUST!
Nick





Jul 2 2008 4:01 PM

YAWO hows it going. The Cardinal misses you bro. When are you going to make a stop back at the Bird
The Atom Spies





Jul 1 2008 5:34 PM

Hey, thanks for the friending!
Johnny Allen and the Heartical Symphony





Jun 17 2008 2:29 PM

Greetings YAWO,
Respect To You !!!!!!!
I Give Thanks
For Reaching Out,
Making The Connection
And The Friendship !!!!!!!
Blessed Love
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