SOLUA is the essence of the sun (sol) and the moon (Lua)
gliding with ease to the flow of life, coming together as one.
SOLUA is an uplifting world music duo that merges styles of Afro-Brazilian and Caribbean Zouk, creating their own tropical blends across genres of jazz, funk, soul, classical, bossa nova, hip-hop and reggae.
SOLUA creates a feel good loving vibe, filled with exotic Latino flavours ideal for those memorable nights out with friends.
Like a warm hug their vibe can soothe and soften to open up audiences with their conscious lyrics that
leads up to a Brazilian/Caribbean carnival they ignite the dance floor into a party of worldly vibes full of dancing rhythms.
Making waves over the past 6 years while calling the beautiful Sunshine Coast home performing at many venues, events, bars, restaurants, cafes, private parties and weddings.
The duo has also played a string of international shows receiving great acclaim in the French Caribbean and in New Zealand.
Raised on the sultry Caribbean Island of Guadeloupe by Brazilian and French parents, front-woman Melissa Cambon pulls down inspiration from her ancestry and performs original songs that reflects her wonderfully vibrant heritage.
Adding the rhythm to the duo, Isaac Crowley from the rainforest of FNQ brings his exploration of Latin rhythms while on backing vocal and rapping his hard hitting hip hop bars.
They will be starting 2025 performing at Woodford Folk Festival.
SOLUA throws you into a high energy Caribbean Carnival with an irresistible vibe full of dancing rhythms.
Over the years SOLUA duo projects as been expanding to a Band formation since 2019.
Today SOLUA band is composed of 5 worldly talented members.
Mario Constanza Ninitto on the drums all the way from Italy holding down the Latin grooves, as been performing as a drummer and solo artist around QLD and Europe.
Lalilta Ramona Yagnik on pandeiro/ percussions/ vocals from India has spend years in Brazil exploring the Afro-Brazilian traditions such as Coco and Afoxé. Lalita as been sharing stages with many amazing worldmusic band at multiple festivals around Australia, adding tasty dynamic Brazilian flavours to every projects she part take.
Ravi Sangha on flute and saxophone, indian classical virtuoso as been performing in Orchestras over in Amsterdam, India and Australia . His Groovy enchanted Melodic sound had a joyful refine texture to the mix.
Melissa Cambon French-Brazilian Caribbean artist is the main singer and guitarist of SOLUA. With her smooth vocal melodies and strong unique guitar style, she performs a variety of her original songs composed in multiple languages.
Held strong by Isaac Crowley from the rainforest reggae town of Kuranda, holding it down on bass while spitting his own hard hitting hip hop conscience bars.
SOLUA cools you down with beautiful easy listening songs with strong messages then raises up the vibration unfurling into their high energy performance.
Like a warm hug their vibe can soothe and soften to open up audiences, ready to then expand into their full swing evolving into their vibrant invigorating grooves.
SOLUA band has brought their fire to many larger events and festivals including Island Vibe, Kuranda Roots, Prana festival, Earth Frequency, Zen Festival, Grounded Permaculture Action Party.
SOLUA has brought so much Joy and connection to many over the years
“Open up your chest and let the melodies caress.”
“Playing for Change” - SOLUA
listen to SOLUA on Spotify
“Playing for Change” on the latest Island Vibe compilation
