SOL NATION is more than a band, it’s a meeting of nations and cultures - East Timorese, Indigenous and Australian. Drawing its members from some of Australia’s top world and reggae groups, including Mista Savona , The Dili Allstars and the Briscoe Sisters , Sol Nation embodies Melbourne’s multiculturalism and is a living testament to what can be achieved through music - bridging cultures, languages and borders.
East Timorese vocalist Paulo Almeida is the voice of Sol Nation , soaring and weaving through the music in a mixture of languages, a product of his life experience living in several different countries during his homeland’s occupation by Indonesia. Languages include English, Portuguese and his mother tongue Tetum. Paulo is supported by the very gifted Indigenous songstress Deline Briscoe , whose rich voice and deep musicality magnify the stories and messages told through Sol Nation ’s music.
To perform their music live, Sol Nation have brought together an eight piece mixing superb musicianship with a charismatic stage presence that creates an exuberant, colourful and exciting live show. Stylistically the music draws its influences from Indigenous and Jamaican reggae , traditional East Timorese folksong , African dance music and hiphop . The band has used music to highlight the problems faced by the people of East Timor, and to push for International justice on their behalf. With a strong global conscience and a commitment to presenting high energy and infectious music to audiences around the world, Sol Nation is a unique Australian musical experience.
Sol Nation ’s debut album will be out soon.
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