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U.S. C.A.R.A. Award Winner
Best World/Folk Album
'Views from an Urban Jungle'
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Contemporary folk that will re-ignite your spirit!.... ....
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“Another reason to wonder why Australian a cappella hasn't taken over the planet yet.”.... ....
Mainly A Cappella ....USA.... ....
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With stunning passion, power and skill, the four women of Akasa create irresistible tapestries of intricate and elaborate harmonies and rhythms. Celebrating the cycle of life and embracing the need for care and social justice in our communities, Akasa’s original songs rock the cradle one minute and the boat the next!.... ....
Since forming in 1998, Akasa has produced 3 highly-acclaimed CD releases and toured extensively in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Winning Best World/Folk Album (CARA USA, 2007), Akasa's latest album, “Views from an Urban Jungleâ€, combines Brazilian, South African, Caribbean and Motown influences. This follows the release of the celebrated "World Citizen" album in April 2002 and Akasa’s debut self-titled release, another award-winning collection which received Best World/Folk Album and Best World/Folk Song at CARA (USA) 2000. ....
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“Each is a powerful singer, but it's the harmonies they create together which will send chills down your spine...The power of the human voice is something to behold, and these fine musicians use and develop theirs toward building a better world†....
......David..Smith, RootsWorld Bulletin 224, 2003 ....
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“this latest album spotlights Akasa's enviable status as performers of real talent and integrity. A huge thumbs up.†....
......Jaslyn..Hall, Limelight Magazine (ABC), 2006 ....
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“Akasa is a group with emotional and spiritual depth ..... Intelligent, powerful, engaging compositions. Akasa perform with outstanding talent and energy" ....
........Roger King, The Boite ....
Scores of Akasa's songs are available in sheet music form for choirs and vocal groups
For scores, performance & workshop booking enquiries, or letters to Akasa,
e-mail: [email protected]
All Akasa CDs available online at www.indie-cds.com