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ASHLEY MAHER is a genre-defying singer and songwriter whose music fuses African rhythms, jazz, folk, and poetic lyricism into a singular global sound. Canadian-born, LA-raised, and London-forged, Maher has spent decades absorbing the textures of West African music — from her critically praised early albums on Virgin Records to rich independent releases like Amina, Made in Senegal and, now, Tree to Tree. Her voice — expressive and supple — intertwines with complex percussion and intimate lyrics, earning comparisons to Joni Mitchell and receiving praise for her unique musical vision. Live, she moves between acoustic intimacy and full-band explosions with West African dancers, bringing audiences into a vibrant, authentic, cross-cultural celebration of rhythm and humanity.