German TV news program "Tagesthemen" brought a feature on Y'akoto last night. Click here to watch the bit, starting at minute 24:36.
Before the feature runs, Host Tom Buhrow introduces the singer with the following words: "Y'akoto doesn't want to please nothing and no one, she just wants to do her thing. Her style is a truly unique blend of Afro, Folk, and Pop."
Cologne was the first bearer of good news a couple of days ago, now Hamburg and Berlin caught up: The upcoming concerts of Y'akoto in Cologne, Hamburg and Berlin are completely sold out! Only for the show in Munich (12th of May) there's some tickets remaining still.
Y'akoto thanks all of you in advance for the overwhelming response and is looking forward to the upcoming concerts! Check here for all upcoming dates plus ticket links.
Dear friends of Y'akoto, the show in Cologne (13th of May) is completely sold out! For the concerts in Munich (12th of May), Hamburg (14th of May) and Berlin (15th of May), we're also headed towards "sold out".
So hurry if you're looking at catching Y'akoto at her current "Babyblues" tour! Click here for more infos on the shows and direct ticket links.
Y'akoto is going to be on air at German radio station 1Live tonight. Between 08:00 and 08:30 p.m., the singer will be part of the show "Plan B". Tune in, everyone!
Since last week's Friday, Y'akotos debut "Babyblues" is available in Germany. Fans and critics alike have been reacting with great approval. Not surprinsingly, "Babyblues" resides in the iTunes Top 15 charts only four days after the release.
Celebrating the great success of Y'akotos stunning debut, we're happy to share a showcase with you guys that Y'akoto recently recorded for MTV Germany.
She has been compared to some of the biggest names of her craft, such as Erykah Badu, Amy Winehouse, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone. She has proved in many concerts that she's as convincing on stage as in the studio. Both her EP "Tamba" and the Single "Diamonds" have set the bar high and raised expectations for her debut album.
Hamburg is taking a stand against Nazis: "Hamburg steht auf!", Hamburg is rising, is the motto of an event taking place this weekend in the city of Hamburg. Part of the ongoings is a concert for the good cause. Y'akoto and several other prominent figures from the Hamburg music scene will take it to the local club Docks. Together, they will make some noise against Nazis.
Y'akotos first official single from her upcoming album "Babyblues" is available right now. Two versions plus special remix, one further track "Whatever Dear" and the videoclip are offered through iTunes as Deluxe Version EP. Shortens the waiting time for the album to come out March 30th.
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