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ABOUT

Looking to join a duet/ trio or band.

I am a vocalist, soloist & lyricist (Pinksta) that performs 4 genres including covers (Reggae, soul funk, blues and Afro pop).
As a soloist, I am looking to join a 2ND band/ trio/duet that share love for music, have fun and join people who do not have an ego, people who are respectful and mature. I am also a lead vocalist for a known local band ( Swaussyfire) that comes together when no session commitments of each individual are on the way given that most members play in 1-2 bands. We are regulars at community -inclusive festivals, Home of the Arts (HOTA) Gold Coast, Mount Gravatt Marketta and perform at private functions.

As a culturally diverse and inclusive band, we share passion for fun music, we write our own songs, we cover other songs, perform the above genres with commitment to respecting difference, love people and have interest in African pop music, the old style happy soul -blues and reggae tone music.

Screen name:
pinky2308
Member since:
Feb 20 2013
Active within 1 month
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years together:
6
Gigs played:
50 to 100
Tend to practice:
1 time per week
Age:
44 years

Influences

Anything good and soothing for the soul and the dancing feet. I.E
Freshly ground, Brenda Fassie, Koko Taylor, Rebecca Ferguson, Kool & the gang, Antonio Jobin, Fleetwood Mac, Santana, Etta James, Berth Hart, Jimmy Cliff, Macy Gray , Lucky Dube, Miriam Makeba, Jimmy (Savuka) Clegg, East star, Toots & the Maytails, Katchafire, UB 40 and more diverse African music

Members Of Band

About the band leader/ vocalist:
Pinksta- singer / songwriter and an APRA/ AMCOS member who has had her music played in Bay FM ( African sounds) & SBS 93.3FM. Style of song writing is very versatile ranging from Funk, Afro pop, soul, R N B, reggae & blues.

The six piece band ( Percussions, lead vocalist, keys, bass, lead and drummer) now comes together when no session commitments of each individual are on the way and as the need for the band arises and/ or is booked.

Gigs played --- mainly weekends Or nights including starting as an opening band for touring performers or bands including the GC arts centre now HOTA.

EQUIPMENT

I have my own professional PA sytem including body mics/ seperate mics, stage sound & lighting, fall back and hand percussions

MUSIC

CALENDAR

Past Events

Come and see us / Pinksta & Paradise at the Gold Coast Arts Centre from 8pm.

African party, drumming and dancing

Friday night live at Swinging Safari

Annual Fete and community fundraising

Come and experience the diverse music Pinksta and Paradise has to offer. You will not only discover a new local band, you will also have fun with DJ Horbit's tunes on the dance floor & will be exhilarated by the talents of Imamba African dance and drumming crew.

Perfomed at North Kirra surf life saving club. Brilliant night met a few of the people behind the local Titans/ football club. Wicked!

Come and join us to pay respect for the fallen & returned servicemen at Nerang all sports as well as enjoy the tunes of Pinksta & Paradise

See you then,

Pinksta.