Inimitably, Hempress Sativa is rightly regarded as a prolific Singer/Songwriter to nascent from her Generation of ‘Conscious Roots” purveyors. An anomalous talent, whose expressive writing skills with sharpened delivery commands the attention of her audience in each performance; with an uncanny ability to keep all listening as if in a trance, absorbing her every word, every rhyme. 
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Born Kerida Johnson to Ras Tafari parents Doris Ray Ricketts and Albert ‘Ilawi Malawi’ Johnson, Legendary Selector (Originally of Jah Love Muzik), Drummer, Producer and Singer/Songwriter who would become her greatest influence. 
 
Her father would summon almost 4 years old Sativa and older siblings to the ‘Control tower” which was a room he create to host his sound system equipments and Vinyl records. Located in the Ghetto of Mona Common, Papine, this 2 bedroom board house was the meeting grounds for the family and community to be entertained. Routinely, for his upcoming session he would methodically create an “Orthodox” selection which MYSTICALLY resonated with the Hearts of the masses who ventured near and far to hear Ilawi play. He would confidently hand the Mic to the offspring who dared to go first and it was there that Sativa would succumb to these encounters and began to develop her extraordinary talent.
 
Hempress Sativa has graced the Covers of magazines such as Backayard, Hotbox, Irie mag, Riddim and Abana Magazine yet remains a humilitant soul whose moral fibres are strongly govern and deeply rooted in her Ras Tafari Livity that is consistently conveyed in the contents of her songs.
 
She has been a popular name on the Jamaican scene for years performing at Rebel Salute, Reggae Sumfest and Digicel’s “Bob Marley” sponsored events.
 
Hempress Sativa has completed tours South of the US including Louisiana, Atlanta, Texas, and Miami. Conquering uncharted territory in Minneapolis whilst supporting Hopeton “Scientist” Brown at the Red Bull Sound Select, who introduced her sounds to a sold out venue receiving great reviews and new fans.
 
She’s broken grounds with appearances in Mexico, Mapping through California for Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, High Times Reggae on The River, Beloved Festival, Austin Reggae Festival, Northwest World Reggae Festival, and Bob Marley Celebration in San Diego at the World Beat Center to mention.
 
In 2017 Hempress Sativa released her debut album “UnconqueRebel” independently produced by label Conquering Lion Records with collaborated efforts from Ranking Joe on the track title “Natty Dread” and Anthemic songs such as “Rock it In a dance” and  “Wah Dada Deng” mixed by Paolo Baldini yielding 11 million views and counting on Youtube.
 
Embarking on her first tour of Europe spanning throughout Belgium, France, Spain, Italy and England. With an impressive set at Reggae Geel expertly backed by her band UnconqueRebels. At Rototom Hempress dominated the Main stage as a first timer with an remarkable noteworthy performance manumitting her single “No retreat” which samples the late Junior Murvin which was an instant favourite with the audience. To the delight of the crowd, Hempress Sativa displayed strong hegemony over the Vina Rock Festival stage in Villarrobledo, Spain with an remarkable set.   
 
Hempress Sativa is a multifaceted talent, propelling Jamaican music into the future maintaining a strong foundation that makes her music Timeless amidst procuring the Vinyl culture.
 
Hempress remains a staple on the Jamaican soil with her installment of Hempress Sativa Live which is geared at showcasing the most promising and the best on the Island.

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Epi(c)phannys - (with a silent 'C') are a Darwin collective telling tales of the Top End, through the lens of women celebrating their freedoms in a frontier town.  "Darwin confronts you, makes you sweat and forces you to be resilient.....kinda like a woman! We also hope to make you dance!” 

The election of Donald Trump has inspired us to stand-up and speak to our tribe, of women...and men who love women, and women who love women who love men who love to dress like women....to say that....‘NO’...we will not be grabbed by you - famous or not!"

BIOS
DEBS JAGOE
Debs left Melbourne for Darwin in 2009 - picking up the guitar at backyard parties and tormenting punters at markets, open-mics and venues ever since. 
An early passion for writing and illustration led her to study Film and Television at the Victoria College of the Arts, working freelance after graduation on a range of creative projects before moving into marketing and promotion.  
Debbie has played with 'The Mint Slices', 'Glitch Magicians' and 'Lunatics are taking over the Asylum' but views the 'Epi(c)phannys' as a space to explore femininity in Darwin, in a post-Trump world.  

ADELE ‘THE REACH’ MAMMONE
Adele Mammone has been involved in the Darwin scene in one way or another since 2012 and is passionate about equality, social inclusion and community. Adele’s love is for Skarlet the bass but in a pinch she can be bribed to play guitar. Recently treading the boards in a low-fi, metaphysical rock-opera called ‘The Never Ending Musical to Save Planet Earth’, she currently plays with the ‘Lunatics are taking over the Asylum’ and teaches Pilates.

DANIELLE NGAHERE INGLIS
Danielle Ngahere Inglis Danielle made the jump across the ditch to the Northern Territory from Aotearoa, New Zealand in 2012.Danielle grew up bi-lingual, bi-cultural and on the stage in a Maori performing arts capacity from the age of 5. This encouraged a passion for performance – mostly singing. She was thrilled to come into the knowledge that the Epi (c) phannys were in need of some vocal support after 5 years away from her homeland and has been a part of the Epi (c) phannys since early 2017.Danielle is currently a student and pet-sitter. 

GUEST APPEARANCES BY.....

MEGA JESS
Jessie Davis has been involved in the music industry in Darwin for over 10 years,  both on stage and behind the mixing desk.  A multi-instrumentalist, Jessie eventually discovered drumming (after filling in for a missing band member one rehearsal) and has been hooked ever since. Jessie has graced the Darwin Festival stage on many occasions with bands such as 'The Fairweather Dolls', 'The Aviators', '2Cats - 1Hat' and 'Cooperblack'.
Jessie currently works as Programming Manager for Happy Yess and Theatre Technician for Browns Mart.

AMA ZIS an offbeat performing artist who writes about home and the human condition. 
Simple sounds and soulful songs. 
Now in collaboration with the Epi(c)phannys.

My name is Nathan Fejo and I am a Music producer and a music artist from Croker Island NT Australia. I am know as N-Fejo and my producer name tag is Muran-Boy Got It, I started in the group known as Minjilang Konnection and I also was in a group called Current Vibe with my brother Dhe Man that comes from Goulburn Island. I am currently doing some solo projects now If you are
interested in a collaboration please email me at muran1993@hotmail.com
Instagram: @muranboybeats

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