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Saltwater Kin are a local musical duo from Broome, Western Australia, blending acoustic storytelling with the spirit of the Kimberley coast. Emma Sibosado is a Bard and Yawuru woman whose roots trace back to the Dampier Peninsula and Broome region. Growing up surrounded by a family rich in musical talent, Emma began performing from a young age. 2024 marked a turning point, with the debut of her original music and the release of her single Take Me Home, which earned a 2025 WAM Song of The Year nomination in the Top 5 for Outstanding Regional Category. With a voice both powerful and tender, Emma brings heartfelt lyrics and deep connection to every performance. Allen “AJ” Moore is a Yawuru and Jabirr Jabirr man, also born and raised in Broome. A self-taught guitarist inspired by backyard jam sessions with family and friends, AJ’s playing is grounded in the saltwater lifestyle of the Kimberley. His music is a reflection of place, community, and lived experience, woven into every chord and story he shares. Together, Saltwater Kin craft music that is acoustic, soulful, and rooted in country. Their easy-listening folk sound has seen them support major acts like: *Kobie Dee (Always Goodnights, 2024 in South Hedland) *Caravãna Sun (Broome, 2024 & 2025) *Alex Lloyd & The Pigram Brothers (Broome, 2025) Other Major Events: *Tidal Moon Seagrass Festival (Perth 2025) *West Australian Music – West Kimberley Showcase (Broome 2025) *Taste of the Kimberley – SUNDAZE event (Kununurra 2025) *Cinefest Oz – Indigenous Film Festival (Margaret River 2025) And they continue to build a strong following across WA with performances that celebrate culture, connection, and truth.