First Reviews Coming In For Water To Wine
Nakia got a nod from Sharon Jones at this past year’s ACL by pulling him onstage for an impromptu duet. An Austin local, Nakia produces an album that is southernly delicious and joyous accompanied by his back-up band The Southern Cousins and his back-up singers The Fresh Up Girls. He echoes a soulful voice that is deep into American roots music and Water to Wine is fully potent of this sound.
Nakia On KEYE & News 8 Austin This Morning
Nakia was asked to wake up bright and early to perform live for KEYE and News 8 Austin’s coverage of the Grounded In Music Gala at the Gibson Guitar Showroom. Here’s the KEYE clip first. News 8 footage to follow. Click here to view the KEYE footage. Here’s the News 8 Austin coverage. Also, Austin-American [...]
Nakia On KVUE Tonight
In support of tomorrow’s Grounded In Music Gala at the Gibson Guitar Showroom that Nakia is performing with Patty Griffin, he was asked to play a song for KVUE’s Amy Johnston’s story about the event. Click here to watch the story on KVUE.com.
Nakia’s Notes: Great Things Happening In 2009!
The first newsletter of 2009 went live today and it’s jammed packed with some great news for you! Info on my special acoustic set with Patty Griffin this week, the newest “Go South” show at Jovita’s and of course, the Austin Music Awards voting info. Less than 2 weeks left to vote so please vote [...]
Austin Monthly: Nakia “can’t be held back.”
The January issue of Austin Monthly is out on newsstands now and this month’s musical artist on “The Cusp” is Nakia. Every song on Water to Wine drips with southern flavor. “Choose Your Poison” is hip-shaking blues, while “Elizabeth Lee” slinks around the Mississippi Delta. But the real standout is the title track. The song [...]
