Nsayi and Peter met in August 2006 at the outdoor orientation program for their college in Tacoma, WA. After their first jam session and an impromptu performance at a house party that September, Kusikia was born. Peter loved Nsayi’s unconventional and impassioned guitar playing, songwriting, and singing, while Nsayi loved Peter’s raw, adaptable drumming skills. Their compatible styles made for a great team. They chose the name “Kusikia†after a verb in Swahili that means “to feel†and “to hear.â€Since their conception, Kusikia has played packed house parties, coffee shops, venues, and bars, and has released a full-length independent album. In May and June of 2007, they embarked on their first self-booked tour, playing 17 shows in three weeks, covering seven western states and selling over 160 CDs. They have also collaborated with good friend and bass player, Alex Dunn, and receive frequent radio play on Tacoma’s KUPS (90.1 the Sound).After a short break over the summer, Kusikia is back in action in the Northwest, and preparing new material to record their second album, which should be released sometime this Fall.For more general info, or a schedule of upcoming shows, please visit www.myspace.com/kusikia , www.sonicbids.com/kusikia, or email
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