Amali Ward

Soul music for the intelligent - not a bitch or ho in sight. Instead, Amali sings about things that matter - racism, prejudice and body image to name a few - while still somehow managing to make everyone dance. Influenced by the Motown era, the music is timeless, drawing inspiration from artists such as Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson - artists that make you feel something - but Amali's voice and lyrical delivery are uniquely her own.
With a band comprised of some of the most sought after musicians in Australia, Amali's phenomenal live show has seen her grace the stages of Byron Bay Blues and Roots Festival, Southern Roots Festival and tours with Naturally 7, Paris Wells and The Bamboos.
An accomplished, award winning songwriter, Amali has also worked with super producers Jack Splash (Alicia Keys, Cee Lo, Estelle), Cri$tyle (Rihanna, Beyonce, Mariah Carey) and Warryn Campbell (Mary Mary, Kanye West, Musiq Soulchild). 2011 saw her win the John Lennon International Songwriting Contest for her song 'Knock You Out'.
November sees Amali head into the studio to record her debut album with producer David Ryan Harris, to be released early 2012.