COOMBA ALL-STARS:

Ethno/World/Groove/Jazz.

Coomba All-Stars have just release their debut single ‘Arrawarra’ and it is out now  on all streaming platforms.

‘Arrawarra’ was written back in 2018 but the band wasn’t formed until 2021 as a trio, and then evolved into a quintet in 2022. ‘Arrawarra’ is inspired by hanging out early on summer mornings out at the Indigenous ancient fish traps off the headland of Arrawarra/Gumbaynggirr, Mid North Coast, NSW.

Arrawarra/Yee Warra has been a significant meeting place and sacred site for the Garby people of the Gumbaynggirr Nation for millennia.

The song was recorded/edited by Ian ‘Coomba’ Watson at Panic Room Studios, The Manor, Gadigal/Marrickville, mixed/edited by Nat Love at Kangaroo Moon Recording, Darkinjung/Gosford and mastered by William Bowden at King Willy Sound, Kanamaluka/Launceston.

Bio:

Coomba All-Stars bring old world sonic architecture of Near East thought and Aryavarta musical philosophies mixed with the stylings of modern culture.

Creating a sonic landscape, rich in texture and design, the Coomba All-Stars speak a unique and complex language through the medium of Santur (Coomba),  Violin (Rocio Ibacache) Alto/Tenor Sax  (Matt Lee), Bass (Rendra Freestone) and Kit (Tim Bradley), along with Tahira – Enchanting Energy, and Olivia Sharkey (Belly dance + flow arts).

In a short time the Coomba All-Stars have played the

Woodford Folk Festival 25/26, Bundanoon Folk Festival (’25) Majors Creek Festival (’24), Marrickville Music Festival (’24),

Illawarra Folk Festival (24), Global Groove Festival @ Sydney Fringe Festival (23) and Bayside Festival (23).

They have shared the stage with crowd favourites such as The Strides, Rhythm Hunters, Midnight Tea Party, On The Stoop, Ile Ilu and Aljamia, as well as performing at iconic Sydney establishments such as The Red Rattler, Lazybones Lounge, Marrickville Bowlo, The Townie, Rhythm Hut (Gosford) and Stag & Hunter (Newcastle). 

The music is a collection of thoughts and promises inspired by the wandering path of travelled experiences that have been gathered up during life and spread across an aural spectrum.

Quotes:

Debut Single ‘Arrawarra’

“The proof is in the pudding.” – William Bowden (King Willy Sound)

“Love it. It’s an uplifting piece of music and recorded and mixed well. Well done to everyone involved.” – Carl Bentley (Manny’s Music)

“a refreshing blend of world, groove, fusion, and jazz…this song hits all the right notes” Ron Murx (Playlist Curator)

“I really liked the experimentation and blend between Indian and African sounds.” – Dream Ethics Music

“This is excellent work here, truly great stuff!” – Ingrown Radio

“It’s a beautiful track” – Departure

“Original and well orchestrated” – Kellermann Music

“Dancey and smooth” – Rhythm Passport

“Enjoyed the groovy feel” – Virvox Media

“This is a unique production, and it’s great music” – DJ TRE

“an interesting mash up of instruments and sounds… unique” – Refined by Rhythm

“a really wild and interesting mix of flavours. It’s a real cultural blend for sure” – Putumayo World Music

“loved your positive energy and the groove of the track—it creates a very unique and fun atmosphere.” – Ovoide

“a joyful musical landscape that’s hard not to appreciate….. truly this was refreshing to listen to” – Dreams studio

“unique, with lots of lovely melodies and a lot of creativity.” – Ablozé