 Lady Son Y Articulo Veinte
exude a vibe never seen or heard before.
Lady Son brings classic Afro-Latin roots into a new century,
combining different musical genres and sounds while maintaining
the essence, history and roots of the NuYorican style Salsa and
Guajiro culture Son Montuno from Cuba. Every song has an
important message about life, love, and the social issues that
affect us all. Lady Son honours the great Salseros and Soneros
of the 20th century by remembering them and continuing to add
to this diverse and pulsating genre of Latin music.
Considered one of the top voices in the Canadian Music Scene
today, Yeti Ajasin (A.K.A. Lady Son) has been making waves and
carving a name for herself and her band in Toronto and beyond
for the past three years. Rich, powerful vocals combined with
the knowledge, understanding and passion Yeti has for what she
does, make her performance second to none. She is also the
conga player for the band, adding intricate rhythms while
singing the lead vocals, making her a huge hit to her
audiences. Yeti is able to capture the magic that music is made
of, and transfer her energy and presence to every single person
she comes across.
Yeti always had rhythm and dance in her heart. Though born
and raised in Canada, her mixed Italian/Nigerian/Jewish
background has greatly contributed to her musical taste. Her
love for Latin rhythms originated in Cuba and has been the
driving force behind her music.
Yeti has studied percussion extensively and has completed
various workshops in Latin percussion at the University of
Holguin and the Jose Maria Ochoa School of Music and Performing
Arts, both in Cuba. She was also trained in Toronto by Master
Conga Player Hector Mon (A.K.A. Picolino) and graduated from
her high school music program in jazz performance (on the drum
kit). Though she now studies languages at York University in
Toronto, her musical studies have allowed Yeti to become adept
at reading and teaching music, fine-tuning her technique, and
composing her own original material.
 Experience the fuego... SABOR!
Articulo Veinte (A20) is a truly Canadian project. The idea
was born here, with all Canadian musicians of different
cultural backgrounds, and maintains an authentic sound true to
the nature of Cuban Son and NuYorican Salsa.
From Russia, to Japan, to Israel, Nigeria, Mexico, El
Salvador, and even Etobicoke Toronto - A20 has been around the
world and back! The musicians represent the melting pot of this
wonderful city and the fact that we as Canadians can also live
within the wonderful sounds of music from other cultures.
When you see A20 you will see the same musicians every
time... The band is solid in sound, and has a wonderful working
relationship which is evident when seeing them on stage. A20 is
warm and approachable as is their music.
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