An incredibly talented multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. Has probably played in or led more Latin music gigs and groups (including institutional big band Rumberos) than most other living musicians in Melbourne. Leo Salvo could just be the Papa Bear of Latin music in Melbourne. This is his take on fusion music… Nothing exists without fusion. From the… Continue reading Leo Salvo on Fusion Music
Category: Australia
Australian Music Artists
Melbourne Music Juggle – AWME 2013
Why don’t I live here? That’s the question I ask myself whenever I’m in Melbourne. The city is a music lover’s paradise. Melbourne Music Juggle On any night or weekend in Melbourne there are a huge number of live music options all over the city – or concerts of international artists only bringing their musical goodness to… Continue reading Melbourne Music Juggle – AWME 2013
Island Vibe Festival – Community Goodness
Some people go to Island Vibe festival for the music on the bill. Many folks go to dance barefoot on the grass under glorious Spring sunshine and night stars. Most people go to soak up the heavenly island goodness of Minjerribah (Nth Stradbroke Island): to breathe in the fresh, clean ocean air – to swim on… Continue reading Island Vibe Festival – Community Goodness
Tamwah – Postcards From Brazil
The music and lyrics of Australian diva and artist Tamara Williams (aka Tamwah), exude positivity and goodness. Tamwah’s third and most recent 2013 release, Postcards From Brazil, is no exception. The music is a fusion of contemporary Neo-Soul and hip hop sounds with traditional Afro-Brazilian ones. Tamwah’s lyrics are conscious ones with positive messages of… Continue reading Tamwah – Postcards From Brazil
Kooii – Kickin’ It Live At Kulcha Jam
After a bit of a gig hiatus, Kooii took their uplifting Afro Beat/reggae/jazz/groove fusion sounds to Byron Bay to play live at Kulcha Jam. The gig was a positive, feel good experience for all – same as every Kooii gig I’ve been to over the years. It was 10 years ago when I bought Kooii’s first release – Hijacker.… Continue reading Kooii – Kickin’ It Live At Kulcha Jam