NAKIA
pronounced: 'nuh-kee-ah'

Born and raised in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, Nakia made his first splash on the Austin music as “Vic Odin,” the larger-than-life manager of, the Small Stars. That is, until frontman Guy Fantasy — aka Miles Zuniga of Fastball — gave Nakia the boot. “You’re a super-talented singer,” Zuniga told him. “Go out and get your band.” So Nakia did just that, assembling the perfect cast of Southern Cousins to help him belt out his explosively entertaining take on Southern soul. Nakia’s debut EP, Playing the Cards, is a veritable royal flush made up of his Otis-Redding-worthy originals and a show-stopping cover of Billy Preston’s “That’s the Way God Planned It.” Take it from Nakia convert Jody Denberg, program director for Austin’s influential KGSR-FM: “He’s got a lot of tricks up his sleeve.” Nakia's electrifying performance at the 2008 Austin City Limits Music Festival has already made more than a few "best of fest" lists and with his debut full-length CD, Water to Wine, soon to follow, you can expect more exciting things to come.

What Everyone Is Saying About The CD & Live Show...

• "I receive dozens of demo recordings from aspiring Austin musicians; Nakia's submissions have always stood out from the pack. I am excited that his debut album is coming out so that all can hear his magic. He's got a lot of tricks up his sleeve."Jody Denberg, Program Director/KGSR

• "Austin-based Nakia projects a bold, brassy presence his first time out with a striking set of Texas-bred rhythm 'n' blues."Performing Songwriter Magazine

• "With his soulful vocals and rich instrumentation, Nakia stood out among the hundreds of demos we receive each week at XM SATELLiTE RADiO. "Down In A Pinch" was a perfect fit for The Radar Report, so we featured his music in "The Futures" section--a set of emerging artists who we think has what it takes. Nakia certainly does."Josiah, XMU XM-43, XM SATELLiTE RADIO

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SOUTHERN COUSINS BAND MEMBERS
Nakia - Vocals
Mac McNabb - Guitar
Johnny V - Bass
Ed Jarusinsky - Drums
Derek Morris - Keyboard

Also Featuring:
The Fresh Up Girls Karla and Jessie Check them out here

PR Materials
Available On Sonicbids
And Also Available On MySpace solo and with band

OFFICIAL SITE
www.nakia.net

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