Ashley Returns to Dakar to Record Album 8 !!

Help Fund My 8th Album in Dakar!

Dear Friends,

It’s happening! At the end of April, I’m heading back to Dakar to record my 8th album. And once again, I’m turning to you—the incredible community that helped fund my 5th, 6th, and 7th albums. THANK YOU! My last album, Made in Senegal (2019), was a dream come true, and we are long overdue for the next chapter.

This time, I have exciting new creative goals:

Showcasing Senegal’s incredible musicians in fresh ways

Recording a duet with a local artist or group

Exploring a range of dynamics—from full band to stripped-down acoustic

Leaving room for improvisation and spontaneous co-writing

I’ve spent years crafting these songs, and I’m finally ready to bring them to life. Thanks to hard work (as a server at Le Pain Quotidien) and careful saving, I’ve already secured my plane ticket. And my accommodations, musicians, studio, producer, and videographer are lined up and ready to go. But I can’t do this alone—I need your help to cover recording, mixing, and production costs.

✨ Every dollar counts. No amount is too small! ✨

These are difficult times—wars, fires, and political turmoil weigh on all of us. But music and art is a bridge—it connects us, lifts us, and reminds us of our shared humanity.

So let’s make something beautiful together. I look forward to sharing the stories and progress of this project with you as it unfolds. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

With gratitude,

Ashley ❤️