Ajo’s distinctive vocals and the unique music of the southern part of Albania infused in jazz territory, drives the performance with the dances, costumes, projection and lighting into a spectacular experience, with pounding drumbeat and very characteristic rhythm of that region.

AJO is well known for her distinctive voice and recently achieved international success with the release of her latest EP “Besa”, after a long hiatus. The demand for AJO’s live performances has rocketed in the recent years while 2021 saw her perform at some of the world’s most renowned venues such as Royal Albert Hall and Rich Mix in London,where her shows were sold out. She also performed in other venues and festivals such as FemArt, Kino Armata, and Kino Lumbardhi in Kosovo, Oda Theatre, as well as concerts in different countries of Europe.

She has a unique ability to touch audiences with her own written and composed materials, advocating for Albanian heritage. With her work, she passionately evolves around the culture of her motherland and through music she incorporates the dances, folktales, costumes and traditions of her land - elevating the craft and emotion of traditional folk into the innovative jazz infused territory.

Band members:

Vjollca Robelli Mripa - Ajo - vocal 

Christian Prior - keyboard 

Arthur Newell - drums 

Mike Redfern - guitar 

Aurel Qirios - violin 

Ruw Bennet - double bass 

Kosta Ko - percussion 

Laurent Azemi - visuals