Ayi Solomon is a legendary figure on the Scandinavian and international world music and jazz scenes. Originally from Ghana, he has enriched the Nordic cultural landscape for decades with his extraordinary rhythmic fluency, deep roots in West African traditions, and infectious, vibrant musical joy. Utilizing a dazzling array of traditional percussion instruments—from djembe and talking drum to shekere and congas—he provides an organic, pulsating heartbeat to any musical ensemble. Ayi is renowned for his remarkably nuanced, responsive playing and has collaborated with a stellar roster of world and jazz music icons, including Pierre Dørge & New Jungle Orchestra, Mikkel Nordsø, and New Cool Collective. A performance with Ayi Solomon is a life-affirming journey filled with irresistible grooves, warmth, and pure rhythmic magic.