Draft:Tiwayo

Tiwayo is a singer songwriter based in Paris, France.

2017-2020: Debuts
In 2017, Tiwayo collaborated with American producer Mark Neill to create his first album, recorded in Soil Of The South studio in Valdosta, Georgia, USA. Together, they recorded 13 songs with local musicians, presenting a journey through Tiwayo's musical inspirations which are deeply rooted in the blues, southern soul and the music of Jamaica.

The recordings were mixed by sound engineer and producer Philippe Weiss at Philippe Zdar Motorbass Studios in Paris.

This debut album, The Gypsy Soul of Tiwayo, was released by Blue Note (France) in 2019 while he was on tour with Norah Jones, Gregory Porter and Marcus Miller.

The album was also supported by a tour in Europe, including Germany, U.K and Switzerland.

In 2021, Tiwayo released a single, Baby Don't You Worry , featuring soul singer Ty Taylor (from the group Vintage Trouble).

2023 - ...
Tiwayo recorded hi second album in his home studio.

Desert Dream is an intimate 10-track album, conceived like a road movie which, via Tiwayo's sensitive voice, unfolds through soulful and cinematic compositions.

Desert Dream was released in May 2023 on the French independent label Yotanka Records. This album was followed by a tour in Europe by Tiwayo backed by his 4-piece band, as well as openings as a solo act for the American blues artist Robert Cray.

Discography

 * 2019: The Gypsy Soul of Tiwayo
 * 2019: Wild (The Avener Rework)
 * 2023: Desert Dream

Featuring

 * 2020 : Baby Don't you worry (Ty Taylor)

Tour

 * Rock en Seine
 * Musilac Festival
 * Sziget Festiva l
 * Cognac Blues Passion
 * Sierre Blues Festival
 * Paris Jazz La Défense