New Booking EPK Video

These clips are from the show I played Friday night at Lucky Lounge here in Austin. I decided to edit a bunch together in an effort to book some more gigs around town and other cities like Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, NOLA, OKC, and ______________

Nakia’s 2010 SXSW Schedule

Hey folks – Nakia here!! SXSW Music is just a few days away and I am excited about the shows I will be performing this year. This year I will be performing solo – just me and a piano – including an appearance at the annual KGSR Four Seasons Broadcast, an official SXSW showcase at [...]

Nakia’s SXSW Showcase Previewed By Austin Chronicle

Margaret Moser of the Austin Chronicle has given Nakia’s Official SXSW Showcase at St. David’s Bethell Hall on Thursday 3/17 8PM a great preview in this week’s issue. A milestone moment like that can be liberating for a musician. Last fall, Nakia sought a different channel and disbanded the Cousins. “Performing behind the piano is [...]

Austin-American Statesman Reviews Water To Wine

With the official street date of Nakia’s debut full-length, Water To Wine just last week, the Austin-American Statesman has reviewed the album for today’s Sunday edition. Alongside fellow Austin soul rockers, Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears, the Statesman concludes that the Austin soul scene is “in good shape.” Here’s a quick blurb from the [...]

Mark Murray Interviews Nakia For ATXLive.com

We just got word from the folks over at ATXLive.com that their interview of Nakia conducted by KVUE’s Mark Murray is online now. Check it out! The interview was done just moments before Nakia took the stage for this annual birthday bash at Jovita’s in South Austin. Some of that footage is included in this [...]

Sharon Jones & Michelle Shocked Say Nakia’s Got Soul!

In the last 24 hours we’ve had some great news come in that we wanted to share with you! We just added two brand new quotes in the press section of the website for you to check out. One from Sharon Jones. Here’s what she had to say: “Nakia is the real deal y’all, he’s [...]

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.

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 [...]

Sharon Jones Invites Nakia On Stage To Sing Duet

Photo By Danielle Thomas Last night, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings performed at La Zona Rosa here in Austin. The Red State Blues show benefitted the Travis Country Democrats and one of my favorite organizations, SIMS. Photo By Danielle Thomas You may recall my encounter with Sharon during ACL that was the highlight of [...]

Nakia’s Notes: Save Austin Music, Nakia Plays Houston THIS Saturday Night!

Hi there! First – Thanks for reading and supporting the band and me… In addition to our residency on Thursdays at Momo’s on W. 6th St. I have a few upcoming shows to tell you about so you can come out, bring your friends, and have a good time! Also at the bottom I’ve got [...]

Austin Chronicle: ABCs of ACL – N is for Nakia, Review & More…

The Austin Chronicle has posted several items about my appearance with Sharon Jones and our set on Sunday at the WaMu tent. Here’s a quick sampling… From the “ABCs of ACL” post: N is for Nakia: The local soul grizzly danced on stage with Sharon Jones on Saturday and led his Southern Cousins in one [...]

Nakia Was Sharon Jones’ “good man” At ACL Fest

PHOTOS Please note… If you use any of these photos, please attribute them to the folks who were kind enough to take them and post them. They are listed for each photo. Austin360.com posted a pic of Sharon & Nakia in their Day 2 Gallery. Image number 42 of 74. An amazing photo by deneyterio [...]