With a night of original material and classic covers, Corowa combines elements of blues, jazz and funk to create a “soulful, soothing sound” that is distinctly his own.

Marcus has turned heads with his catchy melodies, heartfelt lyrics and silky smooth singing voice, drawing inspiration from his Aboriginal and South Sea Islander roots. Corowa  won the 2012 Deadly Award for Most Promising New Talent in Music and  has also been a finalist in the 2010 QMUSIC Song Awards and the  2011 APRA Professional Development Awards.

A Queenslander, he  made the big move to Sydney in 2011 and has since performed at Sydney’s South Sea Islander Recognition Day, The Sydney Festival, Yabun Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival, Bundaberg’s South Sea Islander Conference and  Deadly Vibe and  Guringai Music Festival.

Also a  composer, he  contributed to the musical score of “The New Black”,  showcased as part of the 2012 Arts Centre Melbourne ‘Carnegie 18’ program.

While in town,  Corowa will run workshops at  Good Shepherd Amaroo School and  Daramalan College.

Marcus Corowa, The Front Gallery & Café, Wattle Street, Lyneham, 8pm, Saturday,  July 20, bookings to OzTix.com.au or tickets at the door.