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From Jamaica, via the U.K, Raku O'Gaia currently lives on the East coast of Australia. He's an emerging artist who is rapidly developing a reputation for creating a happy, uplifting and positive vibe where ever he plays. Raku brings a diverse wealth of influences to his latest album 'Freedom Songs'- a genre hopping blend of funk, blues, soul gospel jazz and even reggae all delivered with style and singing voice with real range subtlety and power. O'Gaia drew capacity crowds at each of his 5 Woodford performances in 2011, was a triumph at this years Blues Festival and has held the stage with Archie Roach, John Butler, Xavier Rudd and Pete Murray. Also featured on The Fatherhood CD’s and DVD’s with these and other iconic Australian artists. “Soulman O’Gaia has an uncanny ability to engage the very soul of an audience. An incredible performer with a wonderful energy…” Sandy McCutcheon ABC Radio “Colourful, energetic, exotic and talented, Raku has warmed the hearts of many with his