Have You Heard: Grace Barbe

Answered by: Grace Barbe

How did you get together? The core of the group have been together 10 years. Grace's sister Joelle and guitarist Dan Carroll joined the band four years ago. MD Jamie Searle and Grace are the driving force behind the band.

Sum up your musical sound in four words. Afro, Kreol, tropical, energy.

If you could support any band in the world — past or present — who would it be? Fela Kuti & the Afro 70, TP OK Jazz, Funkadelic, Rolling Stones, Erykah Badu, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Bob Marley.

You're being sent into space, no iPod, you can bring one album — what would it be? Donny Hathaway live.

Greatest rock'n'roll moment of your career to date? Meeting Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac backstage at Bluesfest, Byron Bay!

Why should people come and see your band? A different musical experience. High energy, tropical, drummer chick, bassist chick, mind-bending rhythms and timings, an afrocentric journey to Seychelles.

When and where for your next gig? Pilbeam Theatre, Rockhampton, Friday, September 6 (tickets)

Website link for more info? http://www.gracebarbe.com