The Woodford Files: The Kin

Brothers Thorry and Isaac Koren are a long way from singing harmonies in the backseat of the car on family trips in their hometown of Adelaide, Australia. The brothers, known simply as The Kin, were following different musical paths until they united to create a song as a wedding present for their father in 2003. Instantly, the brothers knew they’d stumbled upon something amazing. As Isaac said, “After we played together we realized that we couldn’t not do this.”
 
Pursuing separate endeavors that led them both to US soil via New York City, The Kin went in search of the true human experience in America. They hopped into an old VW bus, left New York, and drove across the country, making friends, making fans and writing the songs that would soon become Rise and Fall.  The brothers fell in love with America. They were struck by the beauty and the struggle that permeates daily life.  “We were able to get a true insight into what it’s like to be human,” said Isaac.

Besides creating music that spans the globe, the brothers Koren are devoted to creating a better world.  They recently began working with, and promoting the efforts of, charity:water (www.charityis.org), a non-profit initiative bringing clean water and basic sanitation into impoverished communities throughout Africa and the world.  They band raises money through awareness and outreach via their website as well as by performing at organization sponsored events.  As of March ‘08, they have raised over $35, 000.  The band also works closely with Save Darfur (www.savedarfur.org), an organization aimed at fighting for human rights in the Sudan region.

The Kin will be performing five days of the festival and also taking part in a workshop. They play the Bazaar on Saturday and Thursday at 9:30pm, Sunday at 10pm, Tueday at 11am, and then The Grante at 8:20pm on Wednesday. 'Everyone is a Singer' takes place at the Workshop also on Wednesday, at 12:15pm.

For a taste of The Kin, check out their track playing in the Soulshine Music Player on our homepage now.

Note: times and dates of performances may change and should be used as a guide only. Please check with the Woodford Folk Festival website for the latest: http://www.woodfordfolkfestival.com/