Music
Ever since 2002, local Sydney artist Ash Grunwald has been bringing Roots and Blues to a whole new generation along with the likes of the John Butler Trio. In 2006, Grunwald is back with his fourth album, Give Signs. The album features twelve original tracks recorded live and solo, showcasing the performer's fine talent and his growth as a musician and songwriter.
Winner of the 2003 Melbourne Blues Performer Of The Year, Ash Grunwald is an inimitable blues talent. Ash has played his unique songs on his resonator guitar to audiences from the Mississippi Delta to the furthest reaches of coastal Australia. More than just a powerhouse vocalist, Ash is sliding, stomping and hollering his way into the lives of fresh audiences around the globe.
Ash Grunwald has been enjoying a phenomenal ride so far in 2005. Already this year has seen him take out the coveted ALBUM OF THE YEAR for his previous release, I Don't Believe, at the 2005 Australian Blues Awards; complete a national Triple j tour with the fabulous Jeff Lang; and receive stellar reviews for his latest offering LIVE AT THE CORNER.
Raw drums and jazzy loops created from live, sampled and programmed drums and a multitude of monster keyboards and organs and smooth guitars are a big part of the fat juicy fingers malone sound. The debut single “The Wisdom” featuring Ant Aggs is the result of the collaboration between fingers malone and Ant Aggs from Brisbane band Afrodizziact.
Motivated by her belief that music is a tool through which positive change can be inspired, saritah’s songs combine lyrics that are at once global and personal, political and spiritual, with music that incorporates many influences from around the globe. From soul through folk to roots and world beats, saritah has clearly crafted her own unique style, which has a sincere, raw energy, and whether solo or with a band, is performed with such passion as to captivate the listener, young or old.
OKA's music brings musical traditions and cultures together - ancient and modern - black and white. The traditional rhythms and stories of DidgeriSTU's Yadaki (didgeridoo) weave throughout pumping electronic beats, vocals, exotic woodwinds and world percussion - a unique fusion of organic world sounds and electronic music like no other.
“Hypnotic, trancy beats that rise and fall with knowing intensity are complemented by pulsing rhythms and beautifully controlled didg textures. The album is deeply infused with low bass and dub sounds, but it’s the unique indigenous instruments and excerpts of vocalising that imbue Xenophon with such an unusual flavour. Understated brilliance. (4 stars)” Lauren Zoric. Rolling Stone, September 1998"
Every now and then you will find an artist who is able to achieve an amazing connection with his listeners, and Nathan Kaye has a truly unique effect on his audience. Listening to this album I was torn between the numerous aspects that make up his album; the complex and beautiful music.
Early in 2002, OKA released their debut CD 'elements'. It has gone on to sell thousands and thousands of copies to people from all over the world. It was produced at Ground Control Studios, Australia by Geir Gunnarrson and Oka. There were a number of guest artists on the album, including Harii Bandhu, who was one of the seed planters for this whole musical revolution.
"Life Like Liquid" is an exploration into the creative realms of surfing, sound creation and fluid living. Filmed from Dave Rastovich's unique perspective, the story loosely documents what happens when a group of sonically inclined surfers come together with no other intention than to ride sound waves, ocean waves and record the thrill of the ride.
It’s out! Oka’s 4th Studio Album. The Boys have laid down all the new tracks they have been performing live, such as “Do It Like That”, “Pandanus”, “Exodus”, “One” and “Kingston”, as well as six other brand new tracks. Over 70 minutes of audio chocolate for your listening pleasure.





















