Whitegrass In Kentucky
Hello and thanks for reading. Nakia here... Karla and I are in Lexington, KY. We've been invited to sing on the new Alejandro Escovedo record and so we'll be here cutting backing vocals for the next few days. We arrived tonight and quickly settled into the amazing St. Claire Studio. It snowed before our arrival and I must so it's beautiful to see it covering the ground. This is something very special for us and the songs we've heard thus far are extraordinary! Make sure to follow me on Twitter by clicking here and on Facebook to stay up to date ...
Remember This Christmas
After losing several loved ones close to me and seeing others around me losing family and friends close to them I got a bit down a few years back. When it really became evident that the war was going to continue keeping our troops away from their families that really put the straw on the camel’s back. I sat down at a piano in Alabama and wrote this song in less than an hour. I brought it back to Austin and recorded it with my friend Luis at a studio he shared with Spencer Gibb. That version was sent out ...
Nakia Singing With Alejandro Escovedo At Austin’s Continental Club
Hey everybody! Nakia here... Back in September, I posted a story about Alejandro Escovedo inviting me to sing with him at the recent Buick MacKane reunion show at Hole In The Wall. In that post I talked about bumping into Al at this year's HAAM Benefit Day performance at Whole Foods. That day he mentioned he was preparing for a long series of shows at Austin's legendary, Continental Club. A residency where he would be working out material for the new record he is working on. He invited me to stop by and sing some tunes with him and so I ...
Gracias y Buenas Noches – The Final Show
After over 3 years of show stoppin' foot-stompin' heart poundin' sweat pourin' southern fried hot brown-eyed rock & soul, Nakia & His Southern Cousins are playing their last show this Saturday night at Jovita's in South Austin. Never fear, there is more to come soon from Nakia, but for now the Southern Cousins and the Fresh Up Girls will be on an indefinite hiatus. Please join in us as we celebrate the great music we've made together. Cari Hutson opens the show at 8PM - Nakia & His Southern Cousins take the stage one last time at 10PM. http://myspace.com/carihutsonband http://jovitas.com Visit the Facebook Event page to ...
Nakia Sings With Alejandro Escovedo & Buick MacKane
Hi folks! Nakia here. About a week ago I saw Alejandro Escovedo in an amazing early morning performance at Whole Foods in support of HAAM Benefit Day. It was phenomenal for sure. Afterward, I said hello and out of the blue, Al says, "When you gonna come sing with us?" to which I quickly replied, "When & where?" - LOL! He mentioned they would be starting up a new residency at the Continental Club in November and December and to "brush up on my Stones." I went off to my workout over at Castle Hill and didn't think much more of it. Then ...
News
Hello and thanks for reading. Nakia here… Karla and I are in Lexington, KY....
After losing several loved ones close to me and seeing others around me losing family...
Hey everybody! Nakia here… Back in September, I posted a story about Alejandro...
After over 3 years of show stoppin’ foot-stompin’ heart poundin’...
This morning, I got a call that the I had been trying to prepare myself for…...
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Reviews
No Depression Reviews Nakia’s Water To WineMay Day brings a great new review from the esteemed, No Depression. Here’s...
Twangville: Nakia A Tremendous Talent
Another great review of the album just in today from Twangville! Here’s an...
New Review From Austin.com
And the press keeps rolling in! This time from the website, Austin.com. Here’s...
Austin-American Statesman Reviews Water To Wine
With the official street date of Nakia’s debut full-length, Water To Wine just...
Honest Tune Reviews Water To Wine
As suspected, more press is coming in this week in conjunction with the official...
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Video
Hey everybody! Nakia here… Back in September, I posted a story about Alejandro Escovedo inviting me to sing with him at the recent Buick MacKane reunion show at Hole In The Wall. In that post I talked about bumping into Al at this year’s HAAM Benefit Day performance at Whole Foods. That day he mentioned he was preparing for a long series... [Read more of this review]
Hi folks! Nakia here. About a week ago I saw Alejandro Escovedo in an amazing early morning performance at Whole Foods in support of HAAM Benefit Day. It was phenomenal for sure. Afterward, I said hello and out of the blue, Al says, “When you gonna come sing with us?” to which I quickly replied, “When & where?” – LOL!... [Read more of this review]
A note from Nakia… Hello everyone! I wanted to take a moment to tell you about something new going on in my life. Recently, my Father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. For those of you who know much about cancer, you know it sucks, but pancreatic cancer is up there pretty high on the level of super suckage. My dad’s is stage four. It... [Read more of this review]
Video: Nakia Live At 2009 Austin Music Awards
If you missed it then we can only tell you it was like a religious experience. Here’s a recap from the Austin Chronicle. This video will hopefully give you some insight, but seriously, it was outta sight! Here’s Nakia & The Fresh Up Girls singing the Ray Charles classic, “Yes, Indeed!” with Suzanna Choffel, Ruthie Foster,... [Read more of this review]
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