Nattali Rize
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Nattali Rize | |
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 at Byron Bay Bluesfest, 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Nattali Rize |
| Origin | Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres | Roots |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, percussion |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Nattali Rize[1][2] is an Australian musician, record producer and political activist.[3] She collaborated with the Jamaica-based group, Notis, to issue a single, "Rebel Love", in March 2015, which was followed by a nine-track EP, New Era Frequency (7 August 2015). Her first album, Rebel Frequency, was released in March 2017.[1][4]
She began her music career as a street percussionist, as well as performing with a percussion group called Skin, before forming Blue King Brown in 2003.[5]
Rize moved to Melbourne in 2004 to concentrate on the urban roots collective, Blue King Brown. Their first single, "Water", received an AIR Chart award in 2006.[citation needed] Known for their strong political songs and high octane live performances[citation needed], Blue King Brown have opened for acts as diverse as Carlos Santana, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Damian Marley, The John Butler Trio, The Cat Empire, Silverchair and Powderfinger. They have toured Canada, the United States, France, England and Japan. Their latest[when?] LP was partially recorded in Kingston, Jamaica, with the producers Sly and Robbie.
References
- ^ a b Innes, Matt (21 December 2015). "Together As One: Nattali Rize & Notis". Scenestr Magazine. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
- ^ "'Better Spent' at APRA search engine". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Retrieved 2 October 2015. Note: User may have to click "Search again" and provide details at "Enter a title:" e.g. Better Spent; or at "Performer:" Blue King Brown
- ^ "Nattali's 'rizing' up with BKB at this year's Byron Bluesfest". Verandah Magazine. April 2015. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ^ https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/rebel-frequency/1208012653
- "'Rebel Love' (feat. Zuggu Dan) - Single by Nattali Rize & Notis". iTunes Store. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- "New Era Frequency by Nattali Rize & Notis". iTunes Store. Retrieved 1 June 2016. - ^ Leigh, Shanna (7 March 2006). "Blue King Brown – Back to nature". The Dwarf. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
- "Change makers". Deadly Vibe. 10 April 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
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