Nattali Rize brings a new frequency to reggae
Australian singer-songwriter Nattali Rize is fast becoming one to watch on the competitive reggae scene. Following the release of her polished debut album Rebel Frequency, she talks to RFI about breaking into the male-dominated genre, and finding her tribe in Kingston, Jamaica.
Nattali Rize is surprisingly small in the flesh, but far from fragile. With with her long blond nats and radiant smile outlined in scarlet, she cuts an unusual and refreshing figure on the roots reggae scene.Australian-born, she moved to Kingston, Jamaica, a couple of years ago and launched her live five-piece band with musicians from Jamaica and Australia.