WILKINS, Keyna

Keyna Wilkins is a pioneering Australian/British composer-musician, radio presenter and human rights advocate. She was one of three finalists for the Australian Art Music Awards for Individual Excellence in 2021 and 2018 (APRA/AMCOS). Her music has been described by The Sydney Morning Herald as "arresting, genre-blurring...disquieting music with massive breadth and high drama", by Limelight Magazine as "Debussy, Miles Davis and flamenco in equal parts...an irresistible mix" and Jazz in Europe as "creating soundtracks for the biggest issues in our time". She has written over 60 art music works that are performed internationally and published by Wirripang, has been featured on ABC, and writes music for TV, film and theatre. Having released 13 albums of original music, she performs regularly as an innovative soloist, improviser and leader of cutting edge ensembles around the world. Described by Jazz Journal UK as "a powerhouse player", Wilkins has full representation with the Australian Music Centre and has six tunes in the Australian Jazz Realbook.