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    <title>Nakia &amp; His Southern Cousins</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[One of the highlights of last year’s revered Austin City Limits Music festival happened when Sharon Jones pulled a young man named Nakia onstage for an impromptu duet. Jones quickly discovered what the cheering crowd already knew – he was one of Austin’s brightest new stars. In fact, Nakia “brought the crowd to its feet,” with his own set the next day the Austin Chronicle reported. “He’s a soul man all the way,” the paper raved. The next time Jones made an appearance in Texas, it is no surprise who she asked to come sing with her.

And all it takes is a listen to his debut album Water to Wine (out April 7th) to understand why, Nakia (pronounced nuh-kee-yah) is “the real deal,” as Singer & Musician magazine proclaims. Recorded with producer and guitarist Mac McNabb, the album summons the joyous rhythms of southern-fried brown-eyed soul; buoyed by his band, The Southern Cousins –and his back-up singers The Fresh Up Girls.

Along with his potent voice, Nakia shows off his writing by renewing the Stax/Volt spirit with “On The Bus” complete with a “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay” whistle part, and a groove as deep and wide as the mighty Mississippi. He struts on “Choose Your Poison” — and testifies like a true believer on the title track and “All Over You.”

Water to Wine also includes songs written by and with Michael Fracasso, one of Austin’s most acclaimed singer-songwriters, as well as a number co-written by the Austin hit country songwriter Monte Warden — two of Nakia’s many supportive peers within the city’s music scene. Together, they take listeners on a grand and scenic tour of Southern soul and R&B from the church (“Safe Inside”) to the street (“There Goes The Neighborhood”) and to the bayou (“Elizabeth Lee”.)

Growing up in the only biracial family in a small northern Alabama town, the son of a Hispanic father and mother of Irish stock, Nakia teethed on a variety of music from his family and began singing at the age of 5, and never stopped. He set out on a journey of jobs and cities, winding thru the music business and tech world, but always kept singing and performing as his priority.

Nakia first hit the stage in Austin as a highlight of Miles Zuniga’s (of Fastball) campy revue side-project, The Small Stars. Soon, Nakia & His Southern Cousins band and began pulling in sell-out crowds at residencies in successive Austin clubs. In early 2007, he released an EP, Playing The Cards, winning play on KGSR — and was hailed in Performing Songwriter as “a striking set of Texas-bred rhythm ‘n’ blues” thanks to his “bold, brassy presence.”

Now, on his national debut, Nakia echoes the finest soul voices in American roots music. Water to Wine is suffused with the potency of a man determined that his deep love for singing be heard, and to keep bringing crowds to their feet all over the country. Nakia will be touring nationally in the spring, with appearances at SXSW and other festivals.

http://nakia.net

Booking by Roggie Baer @ RajiWorld.com
(512) 478-0400 • mail@rajiworld.com

Publicity by Kim Fowler @ Two Dog Media
(615) 228-7177 • kimfowler10@gmail.com]]></description>
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      <title>Pit stop at IKEA - check out @robby_therobot in his kilt! ...</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/nakia/posts/status/6156397</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Pit stop at IKEA - check out <a href="http://twitter.com/robby_therobot" target="_blank">@robby_therobot</a> in his kilt!  <a href="http://twitpic.com/pjsuy" target="_blank">http://twitpic.com/pjsuy</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:55:07 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>Listening to AA Bondy live on Folkways with Kevin Connor on @kutaustin</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/nakia/posts/status/6154648</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Listening to AA Bondy live on Folkways with Kevin Connor on <a href="http://twitter.com/kutaustin" target="_blank">@kutaustin</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:50:02 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>Heading to the Highland Games in Salado with @robby_therobot and...</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/nakia/posts/status/6153095</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Heading to the Highland Games in Salado with <a href="http://twitter.com/robby_therobot" target="_blank">@robby_therobot</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/craiganthonypuckett" target="_blank">@craiganthonypuckett</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:49:03 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>It is a good morning for Maudie's North Lamar.</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/nakia/posts/status/6150731</link>
      <description><![CDATA[It is a good morning for Maudie&#039;s North Lamar.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:50:05 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>RT @RadioCass: @sandymcilree you'll love the music at the gala from @nakia...</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/nakia/posts/status/6143598</link>
      <description><![CDATA[RT <a href="http://twitter.com/RadioCass" target="_blank">@RadioCass</a>: <a href="http://twitter.com/sandymcilree" target="_blank">@sandymcilree</a> you&#039;ll love the music at the gala from <a href="http://twitter.com/nakia" target="_blank">@nakia</a> he is awesome!! - Thanks Cass!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:05:55 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>But on a much sadder note: http://bit.ly/3LOSuT</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/nakia/posts/status/6141348</link>
      <description><![CDATA[But on a much sadder note: <a href="http://bit.ly/3LOSuT" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/3LOSuT</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:14:31 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>Time to do some foot stompin' fundraisin' for the Boy &amp; Girls Club of Austin...</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/nakia/posts/status/6141347</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Time to do some foot stompin&#039; fundraisin&#039; for the Boy &amp; Girls Club of Austin at the Four Seasons with my Southern Cousins!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:14:30 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>Holy Magic! Just scored a FRONT ROW ticket to @rufuswainwright 's Monday...</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/nakia/posts/status/6140581</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Holy Magic! Just scored a FRONT ROW ticket to <a href="http://twitter.com/rufuswainwright" target="_blank">@rufuswainwright</a> &#039;s Monday night show at <a href="http://twitter.com/paramountaustin" target="_blank">@paramountaustin</a> - SWEET!  <a href="http://twitpic.com/pf52i" target="_blank">http://twitpic.com/pf52i</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:19:00 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>RT @Jason: cha cha cha hahaha.....</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/nakia/posts/status/6135316</link>
      <description><![CDATA[RT <a href="http://twitter.com/Jason" target="_blank">@Jason</a>: cha cha cha hahaha.....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:28:31 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>It's an all Rufus shuffle morning.</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[It&#039;s an all Rufus shuffle morning.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:20:29 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>Anyone have an extra ticket to Rufus on Mon. or Tue. they are willing to...</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/nakia/posts/status/6129558</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Anyone have an extra ticket to Rufus on Mon. or Tue. they are willing to share? Part with? Send me a direct message if so.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:24:48 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>Catching up on movie trailers. I'm actually stoked about the "Nightmare On...</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/nakia/posts/status/6114937</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Catching up on movie trailers. I&#039;m actually stoked about the &quot;Nightmare On Elm Street&quot; reboot, but disappointed by &quot;Kick-Ass&quot; preview.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:04:16 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>Hey folks - I'm looking for a new dentist. Anyone have some suggestions on...</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/nakia/posts/status/6070149</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Hey folks - I&#039;m looking for a new dentist. Anyone have some suggestions on who to use or who NOT to use?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:54:29 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>Saw the doctor, picking up my script, and getting back in bed. Thanks @myhaam</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/nakia/posts/status/6064456</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Saw the doctor, picking up my script, and getting back in bed. Thanks <a href="http://twitter.com/myhaam" target="_blank">@myhaam</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:54:52 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>Man I hate being sick! Sinus infection or something is kicking my ass! If I...</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/nakia/posts/status/6034353</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Man I hate being sick! Sinus infection or something is kicking my ass! If I had plans with you this week we should reschedule for sure.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:35:29 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>Just finished "Scar Tissue" the autobio by Anthony Kiedis. Thanks Roggie for...</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/nakia/posts/status/6026342</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Just finished &quot;Scar Tissue&quot; the autobio by Anthony Kiedis. Thanks Roggie for loaning it to me. Next up: Clapton autobio.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:36:35 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>Congrats to @Robby_TheRobot !! You're doing great! Now it's time to turn up...</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/nakia/posts/status/6016266</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Congrats to <a href="http://twitter.com/Robby_TheRobot" target="_blank">@Robby_TheRobot</a> !! You&#039;re doing great! Now it&#039;s time to turn up the heat!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:06:05 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>Finished up at West Course with a 66. @robby_therobot walked with a 70. Par...</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/nakia/posts/status/6007596</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Finished up at West Course with a 66. <a href="http://twitter.com/robby_therobot" target="_blank">@robby_therobot</a> walked with a 70. Par was 41!! LOL! bumped into 2/3&#039;s of Edison Chair on the way out.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:02:56 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>An odd view from Peter Pan Putt Putt of @robby_therobot - can you guess...</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/nakia/posts/status/6006953</link>
      <description><![CDATA[An odd view from Peter Pan Putt Putt of <a href="http://twitter.com/robby_therobot" target="_blank">@robby_therobot</a> - can you guess which hole/course?  <a href="http://twitpic.com/op2ky" target="_blank">http://twitpic.com/op2ky</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:06:31 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>Gonna hit up some Peter Pan Putt Putt with @Robby_TheRobot later - care to...</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/nakia/posts/status/6005498</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Gonna hit up some Peter Pan Putt Putt with <a href="http://twitter.com/Robby_TheRobot" target="_blank">@Robby_TheRobot</a> later - care to join us? Maybe we&#039;ll grab some <a href="http://twitter.com/gourdough" target="_blank">@gourdough</a> donuts first?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:11:02 -0800</pubDate>
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