Grammy-winning trio, KING has enchanted critics and fans since their 2011 debut. The enchantment continues with the release of the enlightening visuals for “Native Land,” the third animated music video from their critically-acclaimed debut album, We Are KING. With vivid animation and colors, the video’s imagery is an exploration through the known, unknown and beyond of life. Themes surrounding the circle of life and humans’ interaction with nature paint a virtual kaleidoscope.
“For ‘Native Land,’ we collaborated with Filip Anthonissen to imagine a visual journey through the landscapes of birth, life, and death, paying homage throughout to every person’s unique ancestral story,” explains member Paris Strother. “We love the surreal quality of this video – it’s been incredible to work with a series of artists who contribute so much to the narrative and bring the songs to life.”
After the success of their sold-out world tour, the Los Angeles based group—comprised of Twins Paris and Amber Strother and Anita Bias—will be back on the road this fall for an extended North American leg of their “We Are KING” worldwide tour. Kicking off September 28 in San Diego, KING will also make stops in several major cities including Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, Boston and Atlanta. A recent late night television debut on Conan with singer, Corinne Bailey Rae highlighted their lush vocals.
Check out their tour dates, and the visually stimulating “Native Land” video below.
KING TOUR DATES:
09/18 – Monterey, CA @ Monterey Jazz Fest
09/19 – Honolulu, HI @Blue Note
09/20 – Honolulu, HI @ Blue Note
09/28 – San Diego, CA @ Casbah
09/29 – Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour
10/01 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
10/02 – Petaluma, CA @ Mystic Theatre
10/04 – Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
10/05 – Seattle, WA @ Neumos
10/06 – Vancouver, BC @ Alexander Gastown
10/10 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Dakota Jazz Club
10/11 – Evanston, IL @ Space
10/12 – Detroit, MI @ El Club
10/13 – Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground
10/14 – Montreal, QC @ Mini Campus
10/15 – Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground Lounge
10/16 – Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
10/18 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
10/19 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Foundry
10/20 – Washington, DC @ U Street Music Hall
10/21 – Durham, NC @ Motorco Music Hall
10/22 – Charlotte, NC @ Neighborhood Theatre
10/23 – Nashville, TN @ The Basement East
10/25 – Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage
10/26 – Birmingham, AL @ Saturn
10/27 – New Orleans, LA @ Tipitina’s
10/28 – Houston, TX @ The Heights Theatre
10/29 – Dallas, TX @ Kessler
10/30 – Austin, TX @ The Parish
–Words by Raquelle Harris
