ARTIST: BlackSandDiva
Led by the strong vocals and original songwriting of Auckland based singer/songwriter and jazz vocalist Cat Tunks, and joined by a stellar line up of heavyweight Auckland musicians including Kiri Kainamu Wheeler (keys) Jason Orme (drums)Alex Griffith/Ben Turua (Bass) and introducing the unique world flavours and intense energy of Israeli guitarist Arli Liberman.
The result is intoxicating guitar intwined with fat beats and whiskey smooth vocals, laced with a sophisticated palette of jazz piano stylings to ice the cake. The captivating stage presence that is winning audiences Nationwide and across the Pacific is undeniable.
The grooves infectious.
2012 will see the release of the brand new second album Rāwāhi. A follow on from the successful yet very diiferent Chameleon (2009), and made with help from Te Waka Toi/Creative NZ - produced by Cat Tunks & guitarist/producer Arli Liberman. Recorded and mixed by NZ engineer of the year 2011 Olly Harmer at The Lab Studios, Auckland...
