Attitude

"Dawn After Dark" LP is the latest release for The Amani Consort Described as a listening album for coinsures of good music.
"Dawn After Dark" an eclectic mix of neo-soul hip hop and jazzfusion. 
Recorded at Perth’s Loop Studios “Dawn After Dark” was Co- produced by Sam Cutri and Aysha Amani and Mastered by the Grammy award winning William Bowmen.
Drawing influences from artists like: Jill Scott and Lauren Hill, vocalist Aysha Amani’s ability to seamlessly blends soulful vocals with conscious rhymes has been gaining her rave reviews.

“Fans of Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Lauryn Hill and Meshell Ndegeocello will simply fall in love with Amani’s voice.” POWER OF POP
Dawn After Dark, features work from talented instrumentalists: Gordon Cant (Keys), Alex Borthwick (Guitar), James Claringbold (Bass), Bronton Ainsworth (Drums). Special guests such as back up vocalist Natalie Mae (The Stoops) and Horns by Karri Harper-Meredith (The Brow) and Brendan Clarey bring futher depth to this fantastic release. 


Two Sides

Leaving You

Getting By

After Dark

“The Amani Consort define what soul funk neo soul jazz and hip hop sound like coming from our town! "New york and London have a groove all of their own now Perth has one" - THE WEST AUSTRALIAN
The Amani Consort was born from a collaboration between some of Perth’s most talented instrumentalists and long time vocalist Aysha Amani. Drawing influences from artists like: Erykah Badu, Alabama Shakes and Hiatus Kaiyote, vocalist Aysha Amani fronts the band with a strong presence, seamlessly blending soulful vocals with conscious rhymes.
“Fans of Erykah Badu, Jill Scott and Lauryn Hill will simply fall in love with Amani’s voice.” POWER OF POP
“A fierce woman on-stage; a bit of Jill Scott, old-school, but entirely a woman of soul.” COLOSOUL MAGAZINE.
2015 has seen The Amani Consort deliver their much anticipated new album “Dawn After Dark” to rave reviews, being described as:
“ An early contender for W.A release of the year” David Weber - ABC
“This record will make you mellow and introspective all at once it’s truly a remarkable experience" THE MUSIC
The Amani Consort’s Dawn After Dark is a really powerful album " Music Editor – AMN
2014 saw The Amani Consort nominated for “Best Urban Act” in the Western Australian Music Industry Awards on the back of their debut EP “Better Way”. Since their inception The Amani Consort’s amazing live performances have gained them rave reviews.
"The soulful, funk laden vibes of The Amani Consort, are destined to play at Bluesfest" -
Larry Heath THE AU REVIEW
“A flawlessly funky and infectious experience”… Travis Johnston XPRESS MAGAZINE
"These guys know precisely how to make you dance." - SCOOP MAGAZINE
HIGHLIGHTS: 
Fresh Blast Winners (2013), Breakthrough to B&R winners (2014), 
Bigsplash band comp Finalists (2014), WAM Best Urban Act Nominees (2014), WAM top 5 Scoop Magazine (2015),
Top 5 Editors pick AU Review (2015)
SUPPORTS: 
Lee fields and the Expressions (USA), Sneaky Sound System (UK), 
Eryka Badu (USA), Morcheeba (UK) and The Soul Rebels (USA).
FESTIVALS: 
West Coast Blues and Roots, Beerfest Asia 2014 (Singapore), Perth Fringe Festival, Beaufort st Festival, RTRFM’s Seriously Sound System, WAM Spectacular, State of the Art Festival, Pride festival
RELEASES: 
“Better Way” EP (May 2013)  /  “Dawn After Dark LP (April 2015)

