www.newcastlepost.com.au Ready to blast off
on her national Dance a Little, Live a Little album tour. Martin has the kind of voice
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that makes you want to lean in close – a deep, lush, beautiful sound. It’s a voice and talent that’s
earned her a gold record with Paul Mac, tour spots with Sigur Ros, silverchair and the Black Keys, as well as the long-standing respect and admiration of Sydney’s underground electronic scene. Martin is set to tour the country after
the release of her critically acclaimed third album Dance a Little, Live a Little - an album that fi ts in a sweet spot between pop, folk and jazz with a poetic groove and a remarkable collection of songs that reference glam rock, New Orleans big bands, Parisian noir thrillers and sci-fi romanticism. Ranging from sophisticated pop
to playful instrumentals and tender ballads, Dance a Little, Live a Little has the special lustre that comes from real performances rather than the cutting and pasting of formulaic pop. The album was written over fi ve
months while Martin was fl at on her back recovering from hip surgery.
onning her silver suit, Australian songstress Liz Martin will blast off
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She could have written an album of
pain, but instead she chose a sense of playfulness. Music-making became the painkiller, transporting Martin to other times, places, feelings and dreams. Writing horn lines, string parts,
singing harmonies, in her mind Martin became the chick wearing high heels walking the hall with the smoking gun. A brilliant and tender album full
of honesty, lightness and humour, delivered by one of Sydney’s fi nest independent talents and most beautiful voices, Liz Martin proves that a little bit of dancing can come from a whole lot of living. She will be playing at the Lass O’Gowrie on Friday, May 18.
Djembe crazy to miss this
with a special gala night at Newcastle Leagues Club. The brainchild of Newcastle’s
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own Afro Moses, the night will present some of the best African music, combined with dancers and a colourful showcase of African fashions. Headlining the night will be Keyim
Ba (pictured) – a nine-piece collective who will be joined onstage by a troupe of African dancers. Also on the bill will be Afro himself with the Afro Moses O’Jah Band. London-based DJ Africa will wow
the crowd and a special performance by the all-girl drum group, the Djembellas, is sure to be another highlight.
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ewcastle with be awash with the rhythms of Africa next month when the fi rst annual Africa Today festival kicks off
Bringing together several of
Australia’s best West African musicians, Keyim Ba takes audiences on an exciting musical journey into West Africa fusing traditional sounds with the infl uences of reggae, funk and rap. With powerful African drumming and high-energy dancing accompanied by West African melodies on the kora (West African harp) and guitar, you won’t forget Keyim Ba in a hurry. The Africa Today Festival gala will
be on at Newcastle Leagues Club on Saturday, June 16.
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The Newcastle Post
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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