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OKA

With a signature sound and unforgettable live reputation, OKA is still serving their progressive roots music. Electrified digeridoo, heavy slide guitar, soaring flutes and juju rhythms are some of the many ingredients in this Australian sound that’s matured over a decade. Humble beginnings busking on street corners have led to global tripping and independent CD sales in excess of 100,000 albums. Their past is unique and reflects a sun-drenched coastal lifestyle they call home.

Here we find them with their sixth studio album, Milk & Honey, that looks to be the most exciting yet. Incorporating flavours of dub, electronica, hip hop, jazz and many forms of world music, for years people have tried to define the OKA sound. Instead, perhaps look at the line-up – three characters with varying influences, backgrounds and talents.

Stu Boga Fergie (Didgeristu), the big man behind the electronic beats and keys brings raw didgeridoo and vocals inspired by his Aboriginal heritage. Chris Lane plays captivating melody on slide guitar, harmonica and woodwinds, including bamboo flute and sax. Making up the trio is Samoan-Australian Charlie Zappa – a rhythm specialist with beats of Polynesian fire and deep pocket. Together they form the many pieces that make up the OKA puzzle – a sound and force that touches the heart and feeds the soul.

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