Australian a cappella Contemporary folk that will re-ignite your spirit.

Akasa formed in 1998 and has toured extensively in Australia, playing all major folk and selected world music events. The group has also had a busy international calender including tours throughout the South Pacific and New Zealand.

In 2004 on their first New Zealand tour they were among the headline acts at the Wellington Festival. On their 2006 tour they will be performing throughout New Zealand, including the Nelson School of Music¹s Winter Festival. In April 2002, Akasa released the defining album World Citizen which has been highly acclaimed in Australia and abroad. This follows the award winning debut release (self titled) which received two international awards Best World Folk Album and Best World /Folk Song at the Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (USA) in 2000.

Akasa is currently recording their third album due out this year. Akasa are:

Heidi Bradburn, a gifted songwriter and soloist. Heidi has has recorded and performed her original music with Melbourne-based folk-pop group Gladstone Road. She also performs with the 30's styled gypsy jazz ensemble Blazz.

Diana Clark Highly regarded for her contribution to community choirs in Australia. Founding member of Akasa whose extraordinary vocal range, agility and thorough understanding of the intricacies of improvising within the a cappella medium contribute to the group¹s sound.

Vicki King Vocalist, pianist, percussionist, composer and teacher. Vicki's diverse education and experience have kept her in demand as a singer, teacher and workshop conductor. She has kept busy teaching in a number of schools tertiary and community settings, including Wesley College, The Victorian College of the Arts and the University of Melbourne Faculty of Music.

Andrea Watson Vocalist, guitarist, composer and vocal teacher, Andrea has recorded with many international musicians including Valanga Khoza as Hemisphere, King Marong as Safara. She has conducted workshops at schools and festivals around Australia and the Pacific as well as directing the 2002 Woodford Folk Festival Fire Event Choir of 400 voices.

Mesmerising vocal harmonies intertwined with percussion, create the sound that is Akasa. This passionate female quartet sings original, rhythmic music a cappella style. Influenced by the sounds, politics and cultural movements from across the Southern Hemisphere, Akasa's music is resensitizing, relevant and empowering.