Atlanta singer-songwriter Anita Aysola explains why activism is central to her music

Anita Aysola mixes jazz, blues, rock-and-roll with traditional Indian influences. (Tiffany Walling McGarity)

Atlanta-based singer-songwriter Anita Aysola is a musical mixologist, blending jazz and blues with classic rock and traditional Indian influence in her music. This Saturday, Nov. 19, she’ll share the stage with Ruby Velle and the Soulphonics at Wild Heaven West End Brewery.

Aysola joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom to talk about her multicultural heritage and passion for advocacy through music.

Interview highlights follow below.