A few things became manifestly clear to me during Hiatus Kaiyote’s headlining set at Byron Bay’s Sonic Architects’ National Conference last weekend. The first was that the musical evolution of this Australian future-soul group is a magnificent one to experience, best live. Old songs performed from the debut album Tawk Tomahawk sounded fresh – dynamically recomposed to create… Continue reading Hiatus Kaiyote – Sonic Architects of Magnificence
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Nai Palm with Nai Palm
Nai Palm started her music career standing solo on Melbourne stages with her voice and a guitar. She was singing songs that later became the foundation of magnificent arrangements by her and other members of Hiatus Kaiyote – including this year’s Grammy nominated song Nakamarra (featuring Q-Tip) from their 2012 album Tawk Tomahawk. On Friday… Continue reading Nai Palm with Nai Palm
Hiatus Kaiyote – Tawk Tomahawk Forever After
“I can’t believe that you haven’t heard of Hiatus Kaiyote! Where have you been? They’re an awesome Melbourne band that Erykah Badu’s been promoting.” My friend with great taste in music, said that to me recently in Melbourne. Recommended by both he and Queen Badu, find Hiatus Kaiyote I had to. So find, listen to,… Continue reading Hiatus Kaiyote – Tawk Tomahawk Forever After