Fresh from The Voice, Jay Ammo set to electrify Guyanese stage

Fresh off his memorable run on NBC’s The Voice, Guyanese-born musician Jay Ammo is making a long-awaited return to the local stage, nearly nine years after his last performance here.
Raised in Moruca, Jay Ammo says music has been part of his life for as long as he can remember. “My community was my family,” he explained.
“I didn’t have many kid friends growing up, so I spent a lot of time with adults, my parents’ friends, my cousins, and we were always singing, dancing, doing music. I picked up the guitar at 14, started playing in church, and my godfather was the one who told me singing and playing go hand in hand. From there, I just never stopped.”
His appearance on The Voice brought him face-to-face with world-class talent and mentorship, including from coach John Legend. “Meeting John was phenomenal. I got to meet his mom; his kid he’s such a family guy. The advice and coaching I got from him made me feel like, ‘This is what I worked for.’”
Looking ahead, Jay Ammo says the upcoming show at Black Magenta is both exciting and personal. “It’s starting at 8 on the dot this Friday, and it’s going to be a full experience local singers, violin players, a full band. I’ve never done a full band show like this in Guyana before. Expect great music, come out to listen, be inspired, and feel something. This one’s special for me.”
While this week’s show is his focus, Jay Ammo also revealed he is working on a new project that’s been developing in his mind for over a year.
“Every project needs specific songs and a specific story to tell. I can’t say the name yet, but I’m putting it together while balancing a busy schedule of travel, performances, and school. People tell me I need a manager it’s hard to find someone you can trust with that but I’d rather keep building steadily. Busy means productive, and I’m grateful for that.”
For Guyanese fans, this Friday’s performance marks not only a homecoming but also a celebration of how far Jay Ammo has come—from the quiet rivers of Moruca to the bright lights of international television, and now back to where it all began.