Akin
GenresWorld fusion

Akin is an Australian world fusion band.[1] Their album Undercurrent was nominated for 2001 ARIA Award for Best World Music Album.[2] They have toured Australia performing at festivals such as Port Fairy Folk, Melbourne Festival, Sydney Festival, National Folk Festival, Fairbridge Festival, Victor Harbour Folk Festival, and Woodford Folk Festival.[3]

Members

  • Jenny Thomas[4]
  • Jason Day[4]
  • Glen Kniebeiss[3]
  • Chris Sprague[3]

Discography

Albums

List of albums
Title Album details
Live
  • Released: 1999[5]
  • Label: Akin (AKIN 002)
  • Formats: CD
Undercurrent
  • Released: 2000[1]
  • Label: Akin (AKIN 003)
  • Formats: CD

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2001 Undercurrent ARIA Award for Best World Music Album Nominated [6]

References

  1. 1 2 "Clipped From The Age". The Age. 1 December 2000. p. 57. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  2. ↑ "2001 ARIA Awards Winners". www.aria.com.au. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 "Akin - Australia's leading world fusion band. About Akin". www.akinworld.com. Archived from the original on 14 October 2002. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  4. 1 2 "The Planet: Coming up on the Planet ..." www.abc.net.au. Archived from the original on 8 December 2000. Retrieved 17 November 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  5. ↑ "Akin - Australia's leading world fusion band. Order CD's". www.akinworld.com. Archived from the original on 6 April 2001. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  6. ↑ ARIA Award previous winners. "ARIA Awards – Winners by Award – Best World Music Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 12 November 2018.
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