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⚫ | '''Lady Lash''' born Crystal Mastrosavas, is an Australian hip hop and jazz artist with indigenous [[Kokatha]] and [[Greeks|Greek]] heritage. She grew up in [[Ceduna, South Australia]] and lives and works in [[Melbourne]], Victoria.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Lady Lash: the Aussie hip hop artist "proud to represent two ancient civilizations"|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/lady-lash-the-aussie-hip-hop-artist-proud-to-represent-two-ancient-civilizations|access-date=2021-06-12|website=SBS Your Language|language=en}}</ref> Her work typically combines poetry, observation and a spiritual element. Some of her songs reflect themes of inter-generational trauma such the [[Stolen Generations|stolen generation]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Ward|first=Mat|date=2016-09-06|title=Parents Lady Lash and Provocalz rap about new stolen generation|url=https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/parents-lady-lash-and-provocalz-rap-about-new-stolen-generation|access-date=2021-06-12|website=Green Left|language=en}}</ref> |
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⚫ | '''Lady Lash''' born Crystal Mastrosavas, is an Australian hip hop and jazz artist with indigenous [[Kokatha]] and [[Greeks|Greek]] heritage. She grew up in [[Ceduna, South Australia]] and lives and works in [[Melbourne]], Victoria.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Lady Lash: the Aussie hip hop artist "proud to represent two ancient civilizations"|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/lady-lash-the-aussie-hip-hop-artist-proud-to-represent-two-ancient-civilizations|access-date=2021-06-12|website=SBS Your Language|language=en}}</ref> Her work typically combines poetry, observation and a spiritual element. Some of her songs reflect themes of inter-generational trauma such the [[Stolen Generations|stolen generation]] and living with racism.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Ward|first=Mat|date=2016-09-06|title=Parents Lady Lash and Provocalz rap about new stolen generation|url=https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/parents-lady-lash-and-provocalz-rap-about-new-stolen-generation|access-date=2021-06-12|website=Green Left|language=en}}</ref> |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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As 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 (2Pac album)|All Eyes on Me]]''.<ref name=":1" /> |
As 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 (2Pac album)|All Eyes on Me]]''.<ref name=":1" /> |
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⚫ | 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 [[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.<ref name=":0" /> |
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She began performing as a solo hip hop artist after moving to Melbourne in 2009 and released her first EP ''Pearls'' in 2010. She won Redfern Records ''Female of the Year'' award that year. In 2012 she released an album under the name Crystal Mercy called ''The Fisherman's Daughter''. Produced by Wayne "Lotek" Bennett, the album appeared on the ‘Highly Regarded’ list for the 2013 Coopers Australian Music Prize alongside releases from [[Bliss n Eso|Bliss & Eso]], Mantra and [[Ngaiire]]. |
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⚫ | She performed at the [[Sydney Opera House]] as a cast member in [[Deborah Cheetham]]'s indigenous opera, ''[[Pecan Summer]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=BIO|url=http://www.mcladylash.com/bio|access-date=2021-06-12|website=daughterofthe7seas|language=en}}</ref> |
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She was awarded the Victorian Indigenous Performer Award for Most Promising Act of 2013, and ‘Songlines Best Indigenous Act’ at the Age Music Victoria awards in the same year. |
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==Awards and nominations== |
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The [[Music Victoria Awards]] are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006. |
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Crystal's life is music is the subject of a documentary film ''Lady Lash''. The production of the film overlapped with the release of three singles dedicated to aboriginal women in her home community: ''Shifted Midnight'', ''Night Lounge 3000'' and ''Yadu''. |
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Lady Lash is a member of the all female indigenous hip hop crew OETHA, which as of 2021 is working on its self-titled debut EP. |
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She has supported numerous Australian and touring international artists, including [[Jessica Mauboy]], [[Archie Roach]], [[Paul Kelly (Australian musician)|Paul Kelly]], [[Dan Sultan]], [[Remi (band)|REMI]], [[Urthboy]], [[L-FRESH the Lion|L-Fresh the Lion]], [[Jimblah]], [[Jungle Brothers]], [[Yung Warriors]], [[Lowkey]], [[Madchild]], [[True Live]] and [[Paris Wells]]. |
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⚫ | She performed at the [[Sydney Opera House]] as a cast member in [[Deborah Cheetham]]'s indigenous opera, ''[[Pecan Summer]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=BIO|url=http://www.mcladylash.com/bio|access-date=2021-06-12|website=daughterofthe7seas|language=en}}</ref> |
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|rowspan="1"| <ref>{{Cite web|url= https://musicvictoria.com.au/musicvictoriaawards/previous-nominees|title= Previous Nominess|website= Music Victoria|accessdate= 13 August 2020|archive-date= 19 September 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200919214225/https://www.musicvictoria.com.au/musicvictoriaawards/previous-nominees|url-status= dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://musicvictoria.com.au/musicvictoriaawards/previous-winners|title=Previous Winners| website=Music Victoria|accessdate=13 August 2020}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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[[Category:Australian hip hop singers]] |
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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]
As 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 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]
The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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Music Victoria Awards of 2016 | Lady Lash | Best Indigenous Act | Nominated | [4][5] |