I am a multi-faceted vocalist, pianist and graduate of Berklee College of Music with a degree in Professional Music. I am available as a vocalist and pianist for live performance and studio sessions in a variety of genres, including classical, jazz, contemporary, pop, rock, funk, r&b, soul, oldies, and more. For live performance, I am available as a lead and/or background vocalist, and also as a solo musician (vox/piano), duo (+guitar), trio (+guitar or bass, drums), or can provide a larger ensemble depending on your needs!
I'm passionate about what I do and I look forward to working with you!
3 reviews
Pam W.
December 20, 2023Ayo Awosika is a top notch performer and her personality and demeanor are equally amazing. Her performance was the highlight of the evening. She made the evening special and even obliged an impromptu duet with one of my guest. She is such a gracious person and her talents exceeded my expectations. I will definitely have her back again. Ayo is amazing!!!
Hired as: Singing Pianist
Rosemarie D.
December 11, 2023We had a corporate gathering of about 150 people and Ayo was professional and accommodating. Best of all is her voice. She has an Alycia keys vibe and a beautiful vouce. She plays the organ and also works with an acoustic guitar player and together it was amazing.
Hired as: Singing Pianist
Chaneice
June 13, 2020Ayo was amazing! Everyone loved her. My daughter was so happy to have her sing for her virtual ceremony. Thank you so much Ayo.
Hired as: Singing Pianist
Price range: $250 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes
Unions: SAG-AFTRA
I am able to accommodate your needs for a soloist, duo, trio, quartet or large ensemble (featuring horns, etc.) depending on what your event needs - I will tailor myself to it.
When performing solo, I can bring my own keyboard but also like to play acoustic pianos when possible and provided.
I also have my own PA system that I can bring and build into the pricing.
Ayo Awosika is Berklee College of Music graduate and a Los Angeles based vocalist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. As a background vocalist, she has performed with artists including Miley Cyrus, Sam Smith, Rob Thomas, The Chainsmokers, Danny Elfman, Dua Lipa, and Tune-Yards, among others.
Ayo has sung in feature film scores for The Lion King, Minions 2, Nope, Creed III, and Wakanda Forever. She was recently commissioned to compose and conduct a new choral piece for a 250 person choir that debuted at the 2023 Sister Singers Network Festival in Cleveland, Ohio.
Her first full length album produced by Grammy winner, Scott Jacoby (Sia, John Legend) featuring a host of incredible musicians including Cory Henry of Snarky Puppy, was released in May of 2016. Look out for more new music soon.
- Stage is not necessary although welcomed.
- Happy to play an acoustic piano when provided, otherwise I will bring my own keyboard.
- When sound is not provided, I can bring my own system and build into the pricing.
- Need access to power for keyboard and PA system.
- Need proper lighting (can be discussed.)
Saturday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Riverside, CA
Friday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Goleta, CA
Friday
Virtual Event
6:00pm - 6:15pm
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Ontario, CA
Friday
Trio @ Hotel Casa Del Mar
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday
Solo @ Hotel Casa Del Mar
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Trio @ Hotel Casa Del Mar
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday
Solo @ Hotel Casa Del Mar
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Monday
Solo @ Hotel Casa Del Mar
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Private event @ Bar Lubitsch
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Trio @ Hotel Casa Del Mar
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Adventure Of a Lifetime (Coldplay)
Ain't it Fun (Paramore)
Ain't No Mountain High Enough (Tammy Tarrell/Marvin Gaye)
At Last (Etta James)
Be Here to Love Me (Norah Jones)
Billie Jean (Michael Jackson)
Boogie One Reggae Woman (Stevie Wonder)
Break Even (The Script)
Can't Stop The Feeling (Justin Timberlake)
Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You (Lauryn Hill)
Chandelier (Sia)
Cherish The Day (Sade) <a href="https://www.gigsalad.com/external/redirect/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vd2F0Y2g%2Fdj1wS2hmb0tPVHdaWQ%3D%3D">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKhfoKOTwZY</a>
Closer (The Chainsmokers) <a href="https://www.gigsalad.com/external/redirect/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vd2F0Y2g%2Fdj1QVDJfRi0xZXNQaw%3D%3D">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT2_F-1esPk</a>
Crazy (Gnarls Barkley)
Crazy in Love (Beyonce)
Cruisin (D'Angelo/Smokey Robinson)
Cry Me A River (Justin Timberlake)
Distance (Emily King)
Feel Like Makin Love (standard)
Feelin Good (Michael Buble) <a href="https://www.gigsalad.com/external/redirect/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vd2F0Y2g%2Fdj1FZHdzZi04RjNzSQ%3D%3D">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Edwsf-8F3sI</a>
Firework (Katy Perry)
Golden (Jill Scott)
Got to Give it Up (Marvin Gaye)
Green & Gold (Lianne La Havas)
Halo (Beyonce)
Heard it Through the Grapevine (Marvin Gaye)
Hollow (Tori Kelly)
How Come You Don't Call Me (Alicia Keys)
I Idolize You (Lizz Wright/Tina Turner)
I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Whitney Houston)
I Want You Back (Jackson 5)
I Wish (Stevie Wonder)
I'm Not The Only One (Sam Smith)
I'm Yours (Jason Mraz)
If I Ain't Got You (Alicia Keys)
In Common (Alicia Keys)
Jealous (Nick Jonas)
Kiss (Prince)
Lady Marmalade (Patti Labelle/Christina, Pink, Alicia)
Like A Star (Corinne Bailey Rae)
Limit to Your Love (Feist/James Blake)
Losing You (Solange)
Love of My Life (Erykah Badu)
Magic (Coldplay)
Make Me (Britney Spears)
Master Blaster (Stevie Wonder)
Meaning (Gavin DeGraw)
No One (Alicia Keys)
Only Girl In the World (Rihanna)
Ordinary People (John Legend)
People Get Ready (Curtis Mayfield)
People Make the World Go Round (Stylistics)
Put Your Records On (Corinne Bailey Rae)
PYT (Michael Jackson)
Retrograde (James Blake)
Rock With You (Michael Jackson)
Rolling in the Deep (Adele)
Royals (Lorde)
Send My Love (To Your New Lover) (Adele)
September (Earth, Wind and Fire)
Shake It Out (Florence + The Machine)
Should've Been Us (Tori Kelly)
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Stevie Wonder)
Sing a Song (Earth, Wind and Fire)
Sir Duke (Stevie Wonder)
Some Kind of Wonderful (Joss Stone)
Some Kind of Wonderful (Joss Stone)
Sorry (Justin Beiber)
Starving (Hailee Steinfeld)
Stay (Rihanna)
Stay With Me (Sam Smith)
Sugar (Maroon 5)
Sunday Morning (Maroon 5)
Superstition (Stevie Wonder)
Tell Me Somethin Good (Chaka Khan)
This is What You Came For (Calvin Harris/Rihanna)
This Love (Maroon 5)
Tokyo (Lianne La Havas)
Tonight (John Legend)
Too Good (Drake + Rihanna)
Toxic (Britney Spears)
Valerie (Amy Winehouse)
Waiting on the World to Change (John Mayer)
Water Under The Bridge (Adele)
We Don't Talk Anymore (Charlie Puth/Selena Gomez)
What You Don't Do (Lianne La Havas)
You Are The Best Thing (Ray Lamontagne)
You Know I'm No Good (Amy Winehouse)
JAZZ: (a sample but not exhaustive)
Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most
In a Sentimental Mood
Waters of March
Feel Like Makin’ Love
No More Blues (Chega De Saudade)
Save Your Love For Me
The Way You Look Tonight
There Will Never Be Another You
Them There Eyes
Feelin’ Good
The Best is Yet to Come
Body and Soul
Wave
Misty
Skylark
Bye Bye Blackbird
Too Close for Comfort
Taking a Chance on Love
Round Midnight
Moanin
Centerpiece
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
The Girl from Ipanema
God Bless the Child
Love Me or Leave Me
Moonlight in Vermont
When I Fall in Love
Just Squeeze Me
The Nearness of You
Honeysuckle Rose
Summertime
Autumn Leaves
At Last
Gee Baby Ain't I Good to You
I Thought About You
Blame it On My Youth
Dindi
Lullaby of Birdland
Night and Day
My Funny Valentine
Fly to the Moon
What a Wonderful World/Over The Rainbow
Cheek to Cheek
My Little Boat
Is You or Is You Ain't My Baby
Like Someone in Love
Many different Jazz, Soul, R&B, Pop, Folk influences!
Close access to power supply/outlets
PA System (otherwise will provide my own)
Stage not necessary although welcome. Will need at least a 10 x 10 space to set-up.
Singing Pianist
