Kee’ahn is a proud Kuku Yalanji, Jirrbal, Zenadh Kes song person who has recently ventured from their home town in North Queensland, to pursue their dream in the Kulin Nation (Melbourne, Australia). With a name coming from the Wik people, meaning to dance, to sing, to play, Kee’ahn aims to honour their name and Ancestors through their soulful music that weaves lush melodies and words reminiscent of heartbreak and healing. Kee’ahn released their debut single ‘Better Things’ on May 28, 2020 and was awarded the Archie Roach Foundation Award at the 2020 National Indigenous Music Awards. At 23 Kee’ahn already has an impressive number of performance credits to their name including: featuring at BIGSOUND2020, St Kilda Festival, Yirramboi First Nations Festival and at the Laneway Festival 2019 alongside Courtney Barnett, Cry Club, Jungle Cuffs, and Thelma Plum; as a feature artist with HOMELANDS at the National Woodford and Cygnet Folk Festivals; and with DRMNGNOW at Golden Plains, St Kilda Festival, Splendour In The Grass Forum and Dark Mofo.
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