nozl are a band who play music on guitar organ bass and drums with some singing. There may be occasional theremin and trombone. Please enjoy the music.

Karen Lee Andrews 

Having spent time away from the music scene, Karen has reconnected with her guitar, hitting new strides with a style, that can only be described as, Oceanic Blues. 

As a young woman, Karen dedicated herself to gospel hymns and was called upon to lead the church band as music director.  The duty was a natural fit:  growing up around her mother's large Polynesian family had instilled in her the role of music in bringing people together. The responsibility also became, in large part, Karen's musical education. In charge of delivering a moving hymn from a group of players and singers with varied abilities, she herself needed to know the ins and outs of piano and guitar, leads and backing harmonies. Karen had to know how to get the best from every instrument, every singer. To do so, Ms Andrews called upon the music she loved as a young girl: Soul and Gospel.  In the crowded Andrews family home in Koonawarra, a young Karen listened to her brother's Motown records. Singing along to those golden hits, and to traditional Polynesian songs, was simply   part   of   everyday family life.  

This would become the foundation to her original style - Oceanic Blues.

Cameron Adams, from the Herald Sun says, "Ms. Andrews has one of those authentic sounds you hear, even through the gloss of TV, you can tell she has lived and loved." 

Paul Sheehan from Sydney Morning Herald states, "She is one of the most original and dignified talents to emerge in Australian popular entertainment in a long time. She manages to be both imperial yet vulnerable ".

Born in England. Studied music at SCU. Currently living in Lismore

Electronic duo out of Canberra with a taste for soul, funk, deep house and hip-hop wherever it feels right.

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Manual Override out now
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