Afi Soul

“Afi Soul” Lydia is the critically acclaimed R&B/Soul singer whose 2007 self-distributed album, Lovely, landed the No. 10 spot on the SoulTracks Top 10CDs list, putting her in a class with Erykah Badu, Angela Johnson, Algebraand Raheem DeVaughn. Many consider her supportive anthem for the‘brothas’ -- “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” -- Afi’s signature tune. The music video for that singlestayed in rotation on BETJ and VH1 Soul for months, and was featured on VH1Soul.com.Renewed interest in Afi...

“Afi Soul” Lydia is the critically acclaimed R&B/Soul singer whose 2007 self-distributed album, Lovely, landed the No. 10 spot on the SoulTracks Top 10CDs list, putting her in a class with Erykah Badu, Angela Johnson, Algebraand Raheem DeVaughn. Many consider her supportive anthem for the‘brothas’ -- “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” -- Afi’s signature tune. The music video for that singlestayed in rotation on BETJ and VH1 Soul for months, and was featured on VH1Soul.com.Renewed interest in Afi Soul‘s debut offering has prompted a 2010 re-release, led by “Sorry(Gotta Go),” a no nonsense hit that asserts a woman’s independence. A music video for thesingle is in production, and Afi is in the studio again, completing a brand new CD project.Critics agreed that Lovely is a great debut album and praised Afi’s vocal and songwriting talents:This new Washington, DC female singer is going to please the Organic Soulstersand many more as well. Vocally she sounds similar to N’Dambi in places and JillScott in others.-Soul Brothers Records, LondonLovely defines the spirit of this very talented singer, songwriter, producer, arrangerand creative director. Afi's passion for music invites the listener to a fun-filledexperience, which places her in direct competition with a select group of neo-soulsirens like Angie Stone and India.Arie. Lovely displays a versatile singing styleabsent from many contemporary neo-soul projects. Afi brings a different kind ofenergy to each song she sings. She finds the pocket of the rhythm and sticks to it.-Akim Bryant, SoulTracks.comLovely is being independently distributed in stores and online throughout the U.S. and abroad.International listeners from Australia, to Japan, to the UK and Cote d’Ivoire have purchasedLovely through ITunes, Rhapsody (Verizon), Ruckus, Cdbaby.com, Amazon.com and Napster.Afi’s performance highlights includeBen’s Next DoorDC 2010Soul Sista’s Juke JointAtlanta2010International Soul MusicAtlanta2009Summit Artist ShowcaseArtmosphereDC2007, 2008, 2009Baltimore Natural HairBaltimore2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010Care ExpoD.C. Hip Hop Soul FestivalDC2008(930 Club)Speak to Me performance series Philadelphia2008(Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts) Various venuesCote d’Ivoire2008 Happily Natural Day FestivalRichmond2008Opened for Common atDC2007Art Speaks Life benefit concert (Mirrors Nightclub)Can A Sista Rock A Mic?DC2005, 2006, 2007, 2008(Zanzibar Nightclub, 18thStreet Lounge)Opened for Seagram’s Gin TourDC (930 Club),2005featuring Raheem DeVaughn Baltimore,and Lil’ MoPhilly (The Trocadero),NYC (BB King’s)Afi has also performed at numerous live music venues on DC’s famed “U” Street over the pastten years, including a lengthy stint as a headliner at Cada Vez Nightclub.She was nominated for a WAMMIE (Washington Area Music Association Award) under the BestContemporary Artist category in 2004. Afi has received several local awards in the D.C. artscommunity including the DMV Music & Entertainment Award for Most Likely to Succeed in 2006and a nomination for the Best Female Artist in 2007. Fans began to refer to her as “Afi Soul”and the nickname has lasted!The inspiration behind Afi’s songs is her life experiences as a young, Black woman living intoday’s world. She grew up in Washington, DC when it was simultaneously the nation’s capital,and defamed as “the murder capital” and seat of a major drug epidemic, yet also home of athriving music and arts scene infused with Soul/R&B, African, Caribbean, southern gospel andjazz influences. Afi has been performing since childhood. As a single mother of three beautifuldaughters, twins -- Serwah and Soyini, and Makeda -- Afi has continued to persevere, to recordbeautiful, honest music, and to perform domestically and abroad to fulfill her destiny as anartist of global renown.For booking information or media inquiries please contact Lamar Lee-Kane at 202-600-0859 or Kaneentertainment@gmail.com.