KAIROS: a time when conditions are right for the accomplishment of a crucial action : the opportune and decisive moment. KIN: family
Drawing on a range of genres including dub, hip-hop, dance-hall, house, electro, breaks, techno & pop, these two accomplished performers are focused on elevated lyrics, vocal harmonies and tight dance choreography. Joining forces in 2020, Kairos Kin have brought together two powerhouse songwriters and combined their ethereal voices over bass heavy beats and grooves.
Terry Cassels aka Kazm is an indigenous Australian artist best known as the front-man for live electronic band Dubmarine 2006-2018. Starting his career in 1991 as a dancer, singer, song writer and actor, he has performed on many local and international stages from the Sydney Opera House, the Olympic and Commonwealth Games through to main events throughout Europe, Africa, America, New Zealand and of course most parts of Australia. He has earned many career accolades, receiving a Queensland Music Award and a Deadly’s Award nomination, and helping communities with multiple workshops throughout Australia for over 25 years. The Gungalu spirit-singer crosses ancient culture into the modern contemporary sphere and pushes his art toward the space age!
Marisa Lock aka Blue MC is an Australian female rapper and singer best known for her role as co-front for electro-house/pop band The Potbelleez 2004-2012. Starting her career in 1995 as a dancer and choreographer, she debuted as a vocalist with her first band Chi-Qi in Brisbane in 2000. From there she was sought after as a top-line writer, session vocalist and live performer through to the time she joined The Potbelleez. Having toured extensively around Australia and around the world, her time with the band saw her garner two platinum and two gold records from ARIA and an APRA Award. Following that chapter she relocated to Berlin, Germany, from 20132018 where she collaborated with hip-hop, EDM and techno producers, recording demos and performing club shows. Appearing as a contestant on The Voice of Germany in 2014, she won the hearts of over 2 million viewers throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland, appearing as the first female rapper ever to compete on the show. Returning to her hometown of Brisbane in 2019, the discovery of her other-worldly connection with Kazm initiated the inspired collaboration that became Kairos Kin.
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