Kaurna Cronin

Kaurna Cronin hails from the vast and diverse musical terrain of Australia. As a revered songsmith and storyteller he has an uncanny ability to weave poignant narratives and moving melodies, capturing the essence of the human experience whilst delivering a sonic tapestry that resonates with authenticity and introspection. Recently, the previously named Folk Alliance Australia 'Artist Of The Year' and two-time nominee for Australian Folk Music Awards 'Artist Of The Year' released his 'Make Light' album with an extensive European tour that saw him and his band perform throughout Germany, Sweden, Estonia, Poland, Latvia, Denmark and Lithuania.
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Kaurna Cronin's musical odyssey is as unconventional as it is enchanting. Raised in the nomadic embrace of a beat-up van, his childhood was a whirlwind of travel as his father, a clown, and his mother, a textile artist, traversed Australia. His unconventional upbringing immersed young Cronin in a world of creativity and expression, providing the perfect landscape for Cronin to absorb the diverse influences that would shape his distinctive sound.
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"A true force of contemporary folk, Kaurna Cronin is a distinguished artist and globally recognised performer." - Out Now Magazine

A prolific songwriter, Cronin has already released nine studio albums, live albums and a swag of other songs. Cronin's music blends the timeless allure of folk with the raw energy of rock, creating a sound that is new and uniquely his, yet a testament to his roots in folk music. His warm, soulful voice intertwines seamlessly with intricate guitar melodies, inviting listeners to lose themselves in the melodic landscapes he crafts. With each chord, he carries the echoes of people, lands and travels, where cities were his stage and the world his audience.

The power of Kaurna Cronin's storytelling is the by-product of a decade of dedicated international touring. He has earned a reputation as a folk-rock stalwart with a songwriting maturity beyond his years. His poetry, matched by subtle, unforgettable instrumentation is a huge reason for his cult following. It is no surprise that he is a past-winner of 'Artist of the Year' from Folk Alliance Australia, two time nominee of 'Best Solo Artist' at The Australian Folk Music Awards as well as the prestigious APRA-AMCOS 'Emily Burrows Award', 'Best Acoustic Act' at the Fowlers Live Music Awards, ARBA 'Roots Album of The Year' plus a South Australian Music Awards 'Live Music Award​
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"Like the best singer songwriters, Kaurna is both a keen observer of life and a great teller of tales." - Australian Musician
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In the past years Cronin has tirelessly toured the globe, from intimate venues to some of the biggest open air festivals in Australia, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden and Estonia. He has graced stages at major festivals globally including Rudolstadt Festival (DE), Woodford Folk Festival (AUS), Port Fairy Folk Festival (AUS), Viru Folk (EST), National Folk Festival (AUS), Valkhof Festival (NL), Noorderzone Festival (NL) & Falken Dagar Festival (SWE) plus alongside artists such as Colin Hay (Men at Work), Roscoe James-Irwin (Cat Empire), Keith Urban & Michael Franti.

As Kaurna Cronin continues to navigate the musical frontier, his dedication to authenticity and storytelling remains unwavering. An explorer of all things folk. With his feet always firmly in the present, and eyes upon the horizon, audiences can expect to be captivated by the evolving narrative of this Australian troubadour. In a world craving genuine connection, Cronin's music serves as a poignant reminder that, sometimes, the most profound ideas and stories are told through the chords and verses of a well-crafted song.​