Charlotte Felters - All Eyes on Culture
Charlotte teamed up with local Doncaster artists: August Charles, Kiziah & the Kings and the incredible Doncaster charity b:friend. August and Kiziah & the Kings delivered a musical performance, covering a song chosen for them by the b:friend older neighbours. Both artists sent their own original tracks to the b:friend neighbours which was then sent out in their monthly care packages as a mixtape!
The performance’s will be shared on b:friend’s social media for the neighbours to enjoy and to bring the younger and older community together through music.
All Eyes on Culture was done in collaboration with fellow producer Rosie Clark. The small scale pilot tested during this R&D phase can be used to help further Charlotte’s own practice in her role with and local arts and culture organisation Doncopolitan. In its ‘Digital Doncopolitan Culture Crawl’ offering paid opportunities to local artists, freelancers and allowing grass roots and genuine creative collaborations to take place.
For more information visit https://doncopolitan.com
August Charles
The Track out now on all streaming platforms, Listen here! ffm.to/augustcharles
‘Take Me Away’ is a dreamy fusion of jazz and soul, centred on August Charles
’mellifluous voice, and complemented by a flutter of scintillating piano. In these difficult times, music like August Charles’ is essential. Take Me Away allows listeners to escape from the trials and tribulations of everyday life.
Based in Doncaster, August is a triple threat singer-songwriter-producer, August’s unique style has a variety of roots. His inspirations lie in Soul, RnB, Pop and in the rich ZamRock movement of the mid 70’s,
‘In 2019, August was scouted by the respected Higher Rhythm Talent Development Program. Working alongside renowned studio engineer Paul Littlewood and multi-award winning producer Andy Seward, August benefited from high-quality recording and
mentoring facilities. It was here that August transformed his sparkling potential into tangible
achievements – such as 'Take Me Away’.
Watch August' interview with Higher Rhythm here.
With a flawless falsetto like no one else you’ve ever heard before, August croons softly about escape, enchanting the ears of the listeners and suspending them in serenity. This newcomer shows immense talent, comparable to that of Sampha, Laura Mvula,
King Krule and Frank Ocean.
"I could hear the song existing in a film during a time of despair as the protagonist summons the courage to take action. The song mixes nostalgic sounds and contemporary soul and provokes you to listen with your heart rather than your analytical mind.". Miki Hellerbach
https://centralsauce.com/august-charles-take-me-away
Photo Credit Rasha Kotaiche
Kiziah and the Kings
Kiziah and The Kings personify the highest quality of Soul Funk Rock! In a word AMAZING!" Kaya Festival ..
"This lot deserve premiership action and we are showcasing them at Kaya at One Love! 2018 "
“Unique and completely fresh, hard to pinpoint a style as Kiziah oozes the sexy sass of the jazz & blues but with a seriously real REGGAE vibe flowing throughout. Top notes of rock & a hint of 70s/80s funk with a ska edge. Make of that what you will, but this girl has so much soul and sings from the heart with a grit that I’ve not heard in a long time. Her band compliment her completely.”Clare McPhearson
“ Kiziah & The Kings bring an eclectic blend of styles from Reggae, Rock N Roll and funk together brilliantly“ Kiziah is a very strong vocalist who has energy & character with a band with incredible musicainship" (John Roberts) BLOCKHEADS
“ONES TO WATCH THIS SUMMER” BBC Introducing Humberside
... “We are introduced to a brass section who just enhance the Kings sound even more, it’s how these songs should have always sounded and the new fleshed out sound gives Kiziah the backing her voice always deserved.” Simon Saynor, Sine FM.
Duke saw us by chance during the Four Tops & Temptations Motown Arena Tour Wrieff Muldoon (K&TK Bassist) “We've worked with Duke who’s based in Detroit USA along with our Rhythm Master
Dane Watson’s self built ‘String Up Studio in Doncaster we’re buzzing this is something so special!
LIVE /// The band have opened for the likes of Bob Geldof & The Boomtown Rats, Toploader and The Like. The release of their EP ‘Heard It All Before in 2016 saw them host their sell out launch at The Leopard Doncaster. Since the release the band have played high profile shows supporting The Selecter and Melbourne Ska Orchestra at Kaya Festival and Neville Staple & Stranger Cole
at the Sheffield O2 as part of the 3 Generations of Ska tour 2018
2017 saw them invited to open shows for The Pigeon Detectives, The Blockheads and in 2018 KATK Healine Sirens Cove Stage at Y NOT Festival, with headlines Libertines, Catfish & The Bottlemen and Jam. September they head down to Glastonbury for this years ONE LOVE FESTIVAL as main support. K&TK headlined Barkers Pool Stage for BBC Music Day.
bookings@kiziahandthekings.com
07549718613
www.facebook.com/kiziahandthekings
To order ‘Ain’t No Breaking me’
follow this link, https://snd.click/KATKAINTNO
Photo Credit: Malc Burke