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Diamonds on the Water
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Diamonds on the Water
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Released: Oct 19, 2010
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General Info

  • Genre: Acoustic

    Location Marrickville, Sydney, Au

    Profile Views: 27082

    Last Login: 3/31/2012

    Member Since 2/13/2007

    Website www.stiffgins.net

    Record Label Gadigal Music

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    With the release of their third album, Stiff Gins Nardi Simpson and Kaleena Briggs have much to celebrate. Twelve years ago, their moniker was reclamation of an offensive reference to Aboriginal women, a banner to guide their music in the direction of strength and pride. Three albums and countless breathtaking shows later, the name has become synonymous with musical excellence. They have travelled the world, received prestigious awards, and created a loyal fan base with their heartfelt songs and emotive performances. They've performed in the Middle East and remote communities across Australia, and developed a musical friendship that has transformed them both. Now, with their new album Wind & Water, they have perfected a sound that honours the raw power of their voices and their history while leading them firmly into the future of Australian music. 'Wind & Water knew what it was long before we did,' says Nardi, 'it was just waiting for us to catch up! ' Kaleena continues; 'When we started the album, I think we were still working out who we are as musicians and as people. The cycle of life was such a part of this recording that the album itself became an ending and a beginning. In the process, we found our strength and ourselves. We developed a lot more confidence, and the songs really reflect that'. From the radiance of Yandool, a welcome sung in the traditional language of Kaleena's people (Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta), through the shimmering pop sensibilities of the first single Diamonds on the Water, to the celebratory closing River Song, each of the eleven tracks on Wind & Water capture moments and turning points in the women's lives. Their trademark harmonies still shine, but they're met with sophistication in their songwriting that can only be found after a decade of making music together. Wind & Water is also the first full artist album release for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned and run label Gadigal Music, created to present the best Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contemporary music from across Australia. With Stiff Gins also having just signed a publishing deal with Sandcastle Music, 2011 is looking like their most powerful year yet.

  • Members

    Nardi Simpson & Kaleena Briggs

  • Influences

    Obvious comparisons with the amazing TIDDAS. Also likened to the beautiful harmonising and acoustic power of The Indigo Girls.

  • Sounds Like

    proud, strong, black women

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  • Dmitry Nechaev PR

      
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    1 year ago
  • Yolande B

     Are you guys coming up to the Indigenous festival in Melbourne this week/next week.  Miss you guys! xxx

    1 year ago
  • Leigh Carriage

    Are you up our way in 2011, wanna give a songwriting workshop? Lx

    2 years ago
  • Gadigal Music

    Expecting some brand new Stiff Gins tunes real soon :):)

    2 years ago
  • Tracie Redding

    Thanks for the add girls!  Saw you at Chocolate Martini last year...  you wear great!  Just love 'diamonds on the water'..  have a great day

    2 years ago
  • alice

    hey there, I heard your song "Yandool' on Triple J and I was blown away! Stunning song - looking forward to hearing more of your music!

    2 years ago
  • Heads We're Dancing

    Just been listening to your new tunes and loving it.  Will you have any time to catch up while in Perth next weekend?  Hope alls well and looking forward to hearing the new CD, exciting!  BIG HUGS to you both and safe travels......Karla and Al x :)


    2 years ago
  • The Lurkers

    So great to meet you on the weekend : ) 

    3 years ago
  • Paul Patten

    Hey I Miss ya's Can't wait to catch up Love to you and the fam's Paul xo

    3 years ago
  • Skye Ranger

    Thanks for the add. I have been a fan of yours since I heard you perform in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA about 8 years ago. I bought one of your t-shirts back then and was wearing it when I found you in MySpace and sent my friend request. Thank you. All the best, Nicholas

    3 years ago
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Bio:

Stiff Gins are Nardi Simpson & Kaleena Briggs. In the 10 years since their first meeting at the Eora Centre in Redfern, Stiff Gins have performed at cultural institutes in New Caledonia, Vietnam, Spain, been part of cultural exchanges to Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Egypt & Cyprus, played festivals and shows throughout Canada, the US, UK and Ireland and performed extensively throughout Australia. Stiff Gins are through harmony & song, reclaiming a derogatory term for Aboriginal women, instead declaring its meaning as proud, passionate & talented. 2010 will see a new CD and national tour for this duo, widely regarded as Australia's best known and loved Indigenous acts. ..
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Member Since:

February 13, 2007

Members:

Nardi Simpson & Kaleena Briggs

Influences:

Obvious comparisons with the amazing TIDDAS. Also likened to the beautiful harmonising and acoustic power of The Indigo Girls.

Sounds Like:

proud, strong, black women

Record Label:

Independant

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