Lady Lash born Crystal Mastrosavas, is an Australian hip hop and jazz artist with indigenous Kokatha and Greek heritage. She grew up in Ceduna, South Australia and lives and works in Melbourne, Victoria.[1] Her work typically combines poetry, observation and a spiritual element. Some of her songs reflect themes of inter-generational trauma such the stolen generation and living with racism.[2]
Career
editAs a teenager, she performed as a backing singer for the indigenous rock band Coloured Stone, fronted by Bunna Lawrie. She toured with the band and appeared on the album Rhythm of Nature. The first album she bought was 2pac's All Eyes on Me.[2]
Crystal reverted to the name Lady Lash in 2015, releasing the album Milky Way produced by her husband working under the name Skitzo Productions. The release led to her nomination for "Best Indigenous Act" at the Music Victoria Awards in 2016. Her next release was a trip hop EP entitled Cats Eyes Sirens Mouth. Her next release, Therapy Tapes came in 2017.[1]
She performed at the Sydney Opera House as a cast member in Deborah Cheetham's indigenous opera, Pecan Summer.[3]
Awards and nominations
editMusic Victoria Awards
editThe Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music Victoria Awards of 2016 | Lady Lash | Best Indigenous Act | Nominated | [4][5] |
References
edit- ^ a b "Lady Lash: the Aussie hip hop artist "proud to represent two ancient civilizations"". SBS Your Language. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
- ^ a b Ward, Mat (6 September 2016). "Parents Lady Lash and Provocalz rap about new stolen generation". Green Left. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
- ^ "BIO". daughterofthe7seas. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
- ^ "Previous Nominess". Music Victoria. Archived from the original on 19 September 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ "Previous Winners". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.