Natalie Pa'apa'a

Nattali Rize
Background information
Also known as Nattali Rize
Origin Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
Genres Roots
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Vocals, guitar, percussion
Years active 2000–present
Associated acts Skin, Blue King Brown

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. Known for their strong political songs and high octane live performances, 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 LP was partially recorded in Kingston, Jamaica, with the producers Sly and Robbie.

References

  1. 1 2 Innes, Matt (21 December 2015). "Together As One: Nattali Rize & Notis". Scenestr Magazine. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
  2. ↑ "'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
  3. ↑ "Nattali's 'rizing' up with BKB at this year's Byron Bluesfest". Verandah Magazine. April 2015. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ 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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