Resonate - Bowery Music Series

To say Ziggy Ramo’s voice is an important one in the Australian hip hop scene would be a gross understatement.

Growing up in remote Arnhem Land, regional NSW, Sydney and Perth and with family connections in Far North QLD the rapper and changemaker is an award-winning musician and producer of Wik and Solomon Islander heritage. Ziggy’s artistry challenges the settler colonialism and institutional racism upon which Australia was built. Through speaking engagements, music or directorial projects, his creativity channels perspectives that are often neglected or suppressed.

Over the years, he has developed lyrical sensibility influenced by artists such as Kev Carmody, Lauryn Hill and Common, along with activists like Charlie Perkins, Gary Foley and Adam Goodes. He offers unique and salient commentary on race, masculinity and mental health. Ziggy finds passion in giving voice to issues affecting those often unheard.

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Since their conception, Cool Out Sun have been turning heads all over the country from their 2018 debut single "Fire For (Fire Four)" to their live show with their stunning visuals that have had living rooms and venues turn dance floor.

The release of their highly anticipated self titled debut LP, led to festival bookings at WOMAD and Port Fairy Folk Festival among others, and multiple Music Victoria Award nominations . Cool Out Sun is a creative project composed of the super powers that are N'fa Jones, Sensible J, with Nui Moon, Lamine Sonko, and friends displaying the groups creative diversity and freedom with beats provocative, lyrics powerfully imaginative, and culture shared in song. The collective invite a range of artist's influences including percussionists, Neda Rahmani, Kwame Tosuma, rising MC – Bilalli and more to collaborate during live shows, diversifying an ever changing line up, and seasonal soundscape in World/Roots/Afro/Hip Hop music.

With 2024 upon us, the group are busy finishing a new batch of Cool Out Sun gems for their sophomore LP titled, A Lion Is A Lion - an internal reflection of self, culture, purpose and love intertwined over a soundscape of lush sonics and heavy drums featuring some stunning guests.

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‘Afrodelik’ music that fuses Psychedlia, Zamrock and Highlife.

Immy grew up playing in the Geelong/Surf Coast Rock scene alongside the West African music of his Ghanaian roots. Wishing to explore the trans-Atlantic connections of Pan-African Rhythm, Blues and Rock ‘n’ Roll, in 2016 he traveled to Ghana to study with his grandfather, legendary ‘Palm Wine Highlife’ musician Koo Nimo, added a fuzz pedal and began to experiment.

Described as “The Very Definition Of Culture Clash” by Don Letts (BBC Radio), Owusu’s music has received high praise and substantial airplay around the world including on KEXP, Worldwide FM, NPR and Bandcamp Weekly and was even playlisted by Dangermouse.

Immy’s debut album LO-LIFE! draws on the work of West African giants such as Ebo Taylor and William Onyeabor. Created with members of Surprise Chef, Karate Boogaloo, and The Senegambian Jazz band, LO-LIFE! was album of the week on PBS, SYN and French Independent Radio.

Recently voted Music Victoria’s 2023 Best Musician and Nominated for Best Regional Act, Owusu is an upcoming force to keep an eye on.

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Excaelo is a boundary-defying artist, blending electronic, ambient, and experimental sounds to craft immersive sonic landscapes. Inspired by nature, cosmos, and human emotion, their music is a journey through the ethereal and introspective. With intricate melodies, pulsating rhythms, and ethereal textures, Excaelo creates a uniquely captivating sound. From solo performances to multimedia experiences, their live shows invite audiences on a profound journey of self-discovery and exploration. Through meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to pushing artistic boundaries, Excaelo's music resonates deeply, leaving listeners forever changed by the experience.

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Luciidkissd is an upcoming underground Hip-Hop artist in Melbourne who has rapidly ascended as one of the most intriguing and innovative artists on the music scene. Known for his multifaceted sounds, Luciidkissd's music transcends traditional genres, merging jerk with trap and also using RnB melodies with plugg sounds to create the unique pluggnb sound. From a young age, he was captivated by the world of music. His early days were spent playing the piano and creating his own songs. By his teenage years, he started experimenting with DAW’s and found joy in creating his own beats and instrumentals which then led to him starting to record his own songs while also mixing and mastering. Luciidkissd officially released his debut EP, "left here with nothing" a project that includes a visionary blend of multiple genres including indie, hip hop and alternative. Influenced by pioneers such as young thug, duwap kaine, future, lucki, Luciidkissd's style is both a homage to and a reinvention of hip hop, steering away from the mainstream sound. Luciidkissd represents not just a musical act but one that transports you to a realm where the wonders of sound and vision meet.

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D KUIR is a versatile artist from the city of Melbourne, Australia. The singer/rapper has been making music since he was 11 years old. He started off by rapping, freestyling and writing songs everyday as a kid and then he also started singing when he was 17 which was the same age he first ever went to a studio and this is when he took music seriously. In his music he talks about several topics such as his life story, pain, love, chasing success and more. D KUIR doesn’t only give you one sound because he can both rap and sing in multiple genres so you never know what to expect. He released his first single ‘No Hook’ when he was 17 in 2021 and ever since then he’s been releasing music and music videos consistently while sticking to his belief that one day he will be a big successful artist worldwide. It’s just a matter of time before the world knows the name D KUIR.

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