tUnE-yArDs perform live in The Current studio by David Campbell November 13, 2011 the current live performances tUnE-yArDs perform "Bizness" live in studio at 89.3 The Current. (MPR Video / Nate Ryan) Play/Pause Listen: Web Exclusive: tUnE-yArDs "Powa" Download MP3 | 00:06:19 Web Exclusive: tUnE-yArDs "Powa" 06:19 tUnE-yArDs perform live in The Current studio 28:44 tUnE-yArDs is the moniker and musical project of Merrill Garbus. Influenced by her experience and travels in Africa, she became interested in Afrobeat. Combined with her new Sony ICD-TK digital voice recorder and a new laptop, Garbus began recording melodies, noises, and lyrics which led to the release of her first album BiRd-BrAiNs, which she recorded on recycled cassette tape. After signing to 4AD, she released "whokill" earlier this year with musical help from bass player Nate Brenner. Songs performed: "You Yes You," "Bizness," and "My Country." Web exclusive: "POWA" Related Stories tUnE-yArDs: w h o k i l l CD Review by Steve Seel 1 Photos Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs. (MPR Photo / Nate Ryan) Tweet