COOMBA ALL-STARS:
Ethno/World/Groove/Jazz:
Coomba All-Stars bring old world sonic architecture of Near East thought and Hindustani musical philosophies mixed with the stylings of modern culture.
With influences from India, Middle East and Africa, the Coomba All-Stars create an audio landscape, rich in texture and design, the Coomba All-Stars speak a unique and complex language through the medium of Santur (Coomba), Violin (Rocio Ibacache), Alto/Tenor Sax (Matt Lee), Bass (Tim Merrikin) Percussion ( Rendra Freestone) and Kit (Tim Bradley).
Coomba All-Stars have played Woodford Folk Festival 25/26, Bundanoon Folk Festival (’25) Majors Creek Festival (’24), Marrickville Music Festival (’24), Illawarra Folk Festival (’24), Hootenanny (’24), Global Groove Festival @ Sydney Fringe Festival (’23) and Bayside Festival (’23). They have shared the stage with crowd favourites such as The Strides, Rhythm Hunters, Midnight Tea Party, On The Stoop, Ile Ilu and Aljamia.
Coomba All-Stars are releasing their long awaited debut single ‘Arrawarra’ via all streaming platforms on Feb 24th 2026 followed up by single launch gigs in early March 2026.
The music is a collection of thoughts and promises inspired by the wandering path of travelled experiences that have been gathered up during life and spread across an aural spectrum.
We hope to see you soon.
Love,
Ro-ro, Matty, Renbro, V-Chops, T-Bass, Coomba.
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Arrawarra Single: Coomba All-Stars
“The proof is in the pudding.” - William Bowden (King Willy Sound)
“Love it. It’s an uplifting piece of music and recorded and mixed well. Well done to everyone involved.” - Carl Bentley (Manny’s Music)
“A refreshing blend of world, groove, fusion, and jazz…this song hits all the right notes.” - Ron Murx (Playlist Curator)
"I really liked the experimentation and blend between Indian and African sounds." - Dream Ethics Music
"This is excellent work here, truly great stuff!" Ingrown Radio
"It's a beautiful track." - Departure
"Original and well orchestrated." - Kellermann Music
"Dancey and smooth." - Rhythm Passport
"Enjoyed the groovy feel." - Virvox Media
“This is a unique production, and it's great music.” DJ TRE
“An interesting mash up of instruments and sounds… unique.” - Refined by Rhythm
“A really wild and interesting mix of flavours. It’s a real cultural blend for sure.” - Putumayo World Music
“Loved your positive energy and the groove of the track—it creates a very unique and fun atmosphere.” - Ovoide
“A joyful musical landscape that's hard not to appreciate….. truly this was refreshing to listen to." Dreams studio
"Unique, with lots of lovely melodies and a lot of creativity." Ablozé
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