Artist description A Reggae, funk fusion served on a hot bed of conscious lyric food of personal transformation & global social commentary. PARENTAL ADVISORY: EXPLICIT WORDS OF FREEDOM Natty (Nathan) spearheads the band entrancing & steering audiences on an inspiring journey into truth. This man's message commands total respect!

Music Style Tribal-Reggae & Didge-funk

Musical Influences Funky grooves, Reggae vibrations, Tribal Consciousness & Trance dance (Oh! & just about everything else!)

Similar Artists Bob Marley, Lenny Kravitz, Jamiroqui, Ben Harper, Red Hot Chili Peppers

Artist History Hailing from the spiritual, musical alternative culture Mekka of Australia, Byron Bay, Nathan Kaye lept out a few years ago with his roots firmly planted in a cross of reggae & folk/blues. After many years of success in acting, with credits such as the feature film "Muriel's Wedding" he had an illuminating experience whilst touring Europe, UK & China (to over 4, 000 people per night including a support for "THE CORRS" in Hong Kong) solo that led him back to his soul purpose of spreading the word of truth of the oneness of spirit in all of us through the transformational power of music.

Group Members Nathan Kaye: Lead & backing Vocals, Lead & rhythm Guitar, Didgeridoo/Yidaki, Keyboard/ sampler/ sequencer. He writes all the songs. Dharma Bradridge: Bass Paul Blay: kit, percussion, samples Chinta: Percussion (Djembe, Dun dun)

Instruments Vocals, guitars, bass, Didgeridoo, drums, Turntables (DJ), percussion (congas, Bongos, Djembe etc..), Keyboard/ Sequencer

Albums Life Mantra (Nathan Kaye only) folk/blues/world

Press Reviews "When I first saw these guys I could literally feel the Tiger of truth pounce on my ego & open my mind & heart. What made my jaw drop agape was that everyone else seemed to be experiencing the same thing, whose shrills of ecstasy confirmed what I was witnessing." some guy who claimed to be someone important, Sydney. "You want more!" TRIBE MAGAZINE "Hopefully they'll play at our next ONE TRIBE show; unless they become superstars by then & dis us all together." Simon, Ed. TRIBE MAGAZINE "Some killer sounding reggae from Australia. These guys need to come to the mainland and play reggae on the river or some other cool shows." Steel Pulse on the River-station "This song really showcases the talent of these musicians...live Hip Hop drums with some tight funky bass. Vocals and DJ really compliment the mix. Innovative-no doubt." Analyst Underground Picks review of The Shift "A really cool jazzy hip hop song on a live tip, one of the many flavors on their mp3.com page. Mega props for supporting many great causes on their site including links to fight world hunger and racism. Check their site out for some consciousness and music." Roots, Rock, Rap, Reggae station review of the Shift "More funk for needy. These guys got their interstellar groove and philosophy down." Planet Funk station review of the Shift "A modern blend of rock and funk - this guy oozes talent, check him out if you are ever in Australia's Byron Bay. Enjoy! It's hard not to." cocojambo station review of Illumination "This is some sick didg jams with some funky drums." Improvisational funked up jams station review of Karadji Miwi Call

Location Byron Bay, New South Wales - Australia

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