Persia Brokensha
Genre:,
A graduate of Flinders Drama centre, followed by years of touring with such companies as Vitalstatistix, Mainstreet, Junction & Not So Straight Theatre.
Recipient of Most Outstanding Blues Artist.
Has supported National acts, Karma County, Bondi Cigars & Australian singer, Grace Knight.
International acts, Tony Joe White, Eric Burdon & The Animals, Little Charlie & The Nightcats, Eric Bibb & 60's Uk Blues legend, John Mayall.
Headlined both Women Sing The Blues events at The Gov & Glenelg Jazz Festivals.Has performed at numerous Sea & Vines & Barossa festivals.
She is releasing her first CD during the 2012 Adelaide Fringe, with acclaimed guitarist George Grifsas called 'Blues Royale'
"What a classy singer! Sassy, struttin' , stylish & seductive..."
Blues Royale is Persia's Fringe Show for 2012. It has some random moments of Blues Royalty. Lush & swingin' with a fine band led by acclaimed guitarist George Grifsas, Dave McEvoy on Piano, Paul Jankovic on upright bass & Kevin vander Zwaag on drums. This show is from an era when this kind of Blues soothed the soul. In the tradition of, Aretha, Etta & Nina, it will have all that is old, new, borrowed & of course...very Blues Royale...
Persia's first CD 'Blues Royale' will be launched at The Fringe 16/3/2012 at The Promethean.
