Ayoni (singer)


Ayoni Thompson, known mononymously as Ayoni, is a Bajan singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles.

Early life

Ayoni was born in Barbados and moved to Miami as a young child. Throughout her childhood, Ayoni spent time living in Singapore, Jakarta and California. She began singing through her church choir, and also enjoyed creative writing, piano and guitar growing up.
Ayoni said she grew up listening to artists including Adele, Aretha Franklin, Bon Iver, Frank Ocean and Stevie Wonder.

Career

Ayoni attended the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California, studying popular music performance beginning in 2017. She has cited Dijon, Lianne La Havas and Moses Sumney as musical influences.

Discography

Ayoni has independently released three projects, as well as several singles.