wordsofAzia introduces a powerful new chapter with her debut EP, MODERN WIHEGOU, showcasing some of her most personal work to date. Drawing on her French-Ivorian roots, Azia bridges ancestral traditions and contemporary sounds to create something that feels wholly her own. Built around Bhété rhythms, soulful vocal layering, and a deep sense of purpose, the project reflects a journey that’s both personal and communal, anchored in the voices, stories, and spiritual wisdom passed down through generations of women in her family.
Written and recorded across Paris, London, Abidjan, and Dakar, the EP moves with a fluidity that’s geographic, emotional, and cultural. With her portable studio in hand, Azia wove together field recordings, samples of her mother and grandmother’s voices, and traditional chants with jazz instrumentation and English-Bhété lyricism. Songs like “Lagô” show how the songwriter blends the spiritual with the rhythmic, the traditional with the modern. The EP moves between calm and energy, and you can tell how much thought went into every part.
Rich in texture, MODERN WIHEGOU is the perfect listening experience for when you need a moment of reflection and reconnection. The EP is a stunning homage to her heritage, and we get to witness her finding strength in her roots while creating something entirely her own.
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