Carolyn Plummer AYANA a prolific composer, poetess, playwright, musician, and provocative performer displays her musical trend -setting talents on her first CD ("Sunlight of My People") producing a magical blend of jazz, hip hop, soul and latin funk performed by an unusual combination of several acclaimed jazz artists joining with her folk-style jazz singing to interpret a dazzling array of distinctive songs packed with mind-bending poetic, powerful and spirit uplifting messages.

AYANA a contemporary minstrelist is one of a hand-full of active musicians who have collaborated with a celebrated list of musical legends who defined the course of popular and jazz music. Her music reflects a synthesis of the styles of these music giants. A musician's musician she has been placed on par with Thelonious Monk by the great jazz music producer, Orrin Keepnews who was a close friend of Monk and produced his music.

AYANA has worked closely with the following group of outstanding artists: Miles Davis, Cannonball and Na