Your Guide To The 2017 SAM Awards World Music Nominees

Adam Page

Adam Page is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, music educator and record producer based in Adelaide, South Australia. Known widely for his critically acclaimed solo multi-instrumental looping performances, Page has carved his path internationally as a composer. He has written major works for the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Wellington, Zephyr Quartet and has collaborated with John Psathas, NZ composer of the 2004 Athens Olympics ceremony music

Daniela Ion

Daniela an award-winning singer/songwriter who was born in Bucharest, Romania during the time of the communist regime. Her passion for music started at a young age, listening to traditional folk music from Eastern Europe. In 2017 she stepped out of the boundaries and broke open the shell into new territory. Daniela Ion is proud to unveil the highly anticipated music: Awaken your Destiny with the Frequency of Perfected Love through Song.  Music to inspire creativity and love.

RAViE

RAViE the founder of ONE PLANET from Adelaide, is a veteran in the entertainment business and has wowed crowds in Malaysia, Asia and Australia. He has made singing his profession since 1989 with The Steel Band and Soulout Band.  He has an extensive repertoire of music and can sing in three languages, English, Malay/Indonesian and Tamil (South Indian).

The Coconut Kids

Infectiously fun, The Coconut Kids are friends from Adelaide that defy genres to create French-influenced world folk using ukulele, brass, mandolin, violin, rhythm and cheeky power vocals. These coco nuts went from a duo jamming around kitchen tables and campfires to playing as an 8-piece at interstate festivals to showcasing their work at SXSW17 in Texas within 18 months. Their unique sound will have you dancing one minute, in tears the next and this roller-coaster is only just beginning...