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PRESENTED BY RACHEL FORSYTH

Kooii is a group carving a culture of sound and song and sailing through boundaries in contemporary Australian music. Their compelling fusion of afrobeat, reggae and world rhythms, have earned them a glowing reputation, both on record and on stage. Their music brings together soulful vocals, three-part harmony, horns and a deeply-set rhythm section in an ageless and familiar sound that echoes through city and country.

Over the last eight years, Kooii have toured extensively throughout Australia and New Zealand, gathering a devoted following along the way. Their travels have seen them on the big stage at festivals including the Byron Bay Blues Festival, Woodford, Reggaetown, Island Vibe and Kuranda Roots.

The group's lead-singer and trumpet player, Peter Hunt, seeds the majority of their songs influencing their distinct feeling and message. Cultivating these and group-compositions is a circle of highly accomplished musicians, at the core of which is Dom Hede (drums), Tom Hinchliffe (bass), Lachlan Mitchell (guitar) and Conan Griffiths (guitar). Individual creativity shines strong while a unity between them serves the creation of music that moves on many levels.

On stage, Kooii deliver a dynamic live show made for dancing, delving from the hypnotic depths of reggae rhythms into the pulsating groove of Afrobeat via some Malian desert blues. The intrinsic understanding shared between these talented musicians allows for colourful and engaging improvisation. As a result, the music is free-flowing, uplifting, heart-warming and will leave you relishing every last drop.

Kooii has made two albums "In This Life" (2010), a stunning album that follows their landmark debut "Beads On A String" (2005). They recently released the EP, "Call Out" which captures a point of expansion in this group's exciting and continued evolution.

http://www.kooiimusic.com/

CREDITS/SPONSORS
Alexandra Headlands Surf Club @ http://www.alexsurfclub.com.au/
Bris Vegas Productions @ http://www.brisvegasproductions.com/
Sunshine Coast Council @ http://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/
Goddess of Babylon @ http://www.goddessofbabylon.com.au/
The Event Printers (TEP) @ http://theeventprinters.com.au/

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