Aykanna is a stunning musical duo created by Sukhdev Jackson and Grammy-nominated percussionist Akahdahmah. Together they merge sacred chants with uplifting music. Sukhdev’s soul and jazz upbringing and Akahdahmah’s West African percussive influences seasoned with Afro-Cuban, New York City funk resonate throughout their albums Livelight and Mother. Sukhdev’s solo career begun in London in the mid 90′s with an EMI record deal doing a blend of R&B and hip-hop that incorporated her native tongue, French. She landed in Los Angeles eleven years ago playing acoustic Soul under a major management company who now manages Jack Johnson and Duran Duran. Akahdahmah’s musical journey is weaved with the likes of accompanying India Arie & Living Colour amongst many. He is also one of the founding members of Herban Shamen.