Ayo Bamidele is a singer songwriter with a very soulful voice who plays his own original music. His music is a blend of soul and folk. His music covers the full spectrum of life’s rich tapestry, its loves, joys and challenges. His influences are broad from Bob Dylan to Curtis Mayfield, Van Morrison to Marvin Gaye and Bob Marley. Ayo Bamidele is a singer songwriter that has often been compared to artists such as the late Richie Havens, Terry Callier, Nina Simone and Bill Withers. His music covers life’s loves, joys and challenges. He writes songs of social concern and matters of the heart. Melody Makers described it as “music for grown ups”. He has a distinctive soulful voice and an innovative self taught guitar style. He has released 19 solo albums to date. His latest album The Master Tapes was produced by Brendan Lynch (Paul Weller, Carleen Anderson, Ocean Colour Scene and The Young Disciples) is reckoned to be the best of his career to date.