Aisha Badru

Aisha Badru is a five-piece band from London's Notting Hill area that formed in 2007. The group includes vocalist Aisha Badru, guitarist Moses Ayo, keyboardist Bolaji Banjo, bassist Yinka Adegboye, and drummer Ade Adeniji. They released their debut album 'Bridges' in 2011, which featured the title track that became an early standout.

Their music incorporates West African rhythms alongside jazz textures and pop elements. After 'Bridges,' they put out two more albums called 'Roots' and 'Joy,' each continuing to explore different aspects of their sound. Songs like 'Mind On Fire' and 'Dreamer' show their approach to blending these influences.

Early in their career, some listeners questioned how well African and Western styles could work together in their music. The band kept making records anyway, developing a sound that draws from multiple traditions without settling into one category.