FolkeSong Presents: Maiuko & Alex Keen and Ayesha Savage.

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MAIUKO

Multi award winning Mozambican singer-song writer, Maiuko has her very own style, blending afro Jazz & world Blues, African inspired rhythms, and Portuguese melodies into one timeless language of music. Throughout her career, she has won Awards for Best Newcomer, Female Performer of the year, Best Female Voice, Best uploaded on Get-out-there, and most recently for Multifaceted Artist.
"Maiuko is blessed with a smoky and powerful voice that defies the limitations of one particular genre" ( Kevin Legendre- Echoes Magazine /The Independent).

"Mozambican Nu Soul Diva" Described by Timeout

"She oozes soul and has the ability to transform her vocals from husky and sensuous to something altogether more ethereal, almost spiritual" Wax Magazine
Collaborations and worldwide appearances in prestigious venues and festivals include; London Ronnie Scotts, Southbank Parcel Room, London Kings Place, Gulbenkian, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London Pizza Express, SOAS Brunei Gallery, The Quartehouse, The Tower Theatre, etc...Montreux Jazz Festival, Womad, Rye Jazz Fest, Margate Jazz Fest, Herne Bay Jazz Fest, Folkestone Ethno Jazz Fest. and more.
Collaborations with and performances alongside musical greats such as Max Middleton, Jeff Beck, Chris Difford, Dick Pearce, Noel McCalla, Paul Booth, Sara Tavares, to mention but a few.

Based in the UK, Maiuko is currently writing an album with guitarist/ double bassist Alexander Keen and pianist Gabriel Keen, plus further exciting collaborations with world-renowned musicians..

ALEXANDER KEEN
(Double-bass & acoustic guitar)
Bass Player Alexander Keen is an acclaimed Guildhall musician, has accompanied George Shearing for the Masterclass South Bank Show and throughout his career has toured the UK extensively with The Theo Travis Quartet and The Philip Clouts Quartet, he has backed many established musicians include Dick Pearce, Alan Skidmore, Frances Knight, Tony Coe, Jimmy Hastings, Jim Mullen, Henry Lowther and John Etheridge.

Alexander performs regularly with several bands, including Viper's Dream, The Graham Pike Quartet, Tim Richards Trio, Kai Hoffman, to mention but a few.
Alexander Keen joined Maiuko Quinteto in 2013, appearances in prestigious venues and festivals include; London Ronnie Scotts, London Kings Place, Pizza Express-Soho, Gulbenkian, SOAS Brunei Gallery, The Quartehouse, The Tower Theatre, and more.
Rye Jazz Fest, Margate Jazz Fest, Folkestone Ethno Jazz Fest. Herne Bay Jazz Fest. Montreux Jazz Fest. Porto Jazz Fest. etc...
He is currently writing an album with singer song-writer Maiuko and pianist Gabriel Keen.


Ayesha Savage is a poet, singer and songwriter from Ramsgate, Kent.
Her beautifully curated songs draw on the influences of her favourite poets, artists and musicians. They combine timeless melodies with lyrics inspired by a love of literature, folklore and tradition.
She has previously fronted a 7 piece band performing the music of the female songwriters of Laurel Canyon, recorded an accompanying album, and has opened for renowned folk artists such as Richard Thompson, Emily Barker and Karin Polwart.
She is currently curating poetry and music evenings for ‘The Bohemian Embassy’,
whilst also recording her first album of original songs, due for release in 2026.