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Melbourne band Cool Out Sun make Afro roots music, peppered with hip hop goodness and a sunny disposition. The supergroup is a cross-cultural enterprise that sees vocalist N’fa Jones (1200 Techniques), percussionist Nui Moon (Digital Afrika) and drummer/producer Sensible J (REMI, Sampa The Great) teaming up to create sultry beats and poetic commentary on a variety of social
An Afro-funk powerhouse, Cool Out Sun have their own formula for success Words by August Billy We chat to N’fa Jones, the Melbourne supergroup’s lead vocalist. Cool Out Sun will headline Prahran’s Chapel Off Chapel on Friday March 26. The gig is part of Chapel Summer Sessions, an event series running until the end of March. It’s also Cool Out Sun’s first full band performance since before the pandemic. The cross-cultural supergroup comprising vocalist N’fa Jones, percussionist Nui Moon and drummer/producer Sensible J will be using it as an opportunity to premiere new music.
A tribute to and celebration of the great Nigerian afrobeat drummer , innovator and musical director . Tony Allen was an Integral part of development of the genre during the formative years of Fela Kuti’s Africa 70 Band. He then went on to release groundbreaking solo and collaborative albums for the next 40 years .. that helped cement Afrobeat as a worldwide genre. And made him an international drumming icon , celebrated by audiences and musicians alike . This concert celebrates this body of work with songs from selected eras going back to his 1970’s material. As well as a special unrelea...
Exploring Melbourne Museum’s Summer Plaza Series: three weekends of music adventure Jordan Dennis Words by August Billy Across three weekends in January, Melbourne Museum will come to life with parties and live music. The new year is here, but Melbourne Music Week – Extended is far from over. Thankfully, the event program largely comprises artists from or based in Melbourne and surrounds, meaning it’s full steam ahead with the final two months of gigs. As is typical of Melbourne Music Week, the events are taking place in many of the city’s most revered locations. This inclu...
Melbourne Museum is hosting a live music series this summer as part of Melbourne Music Week Bananagun, photo by Jamie Wdziekonski Melbourne Museum’s Summer Plaza Series will feature a stack of outdoor performances from local acts. Melbourne Music Week – Extended has joined forces with Melbourne Museum to present a series of outdoor gigs this summer. Taking place at the Melbourne Museum Plaza every Friday and Saturday night between January 8 and 23, the Summer Plaza Series boasts an incredible lineup of local acts. The eclectic program kicks off with Halo Vo...