Who Are We
Get ready to move and be moved by Ireland's dynamic vocal duo Sister Fenix comprised of Jess Kav (BARQ, Hozier, Waterboys) and Senita Appiakorang (Shookrah, Bantum, Narolane), as they gear up to launch their new collaborative project and “Gentle Life EP” on June 21st. Produced during lockdown with the support of the Music Industry Stimulus Programme and with Thomas Donoghue (Villagers, Thumper) and Geoff Warner-Clayton (Gavin James) on production , "Sister Fenix" is pure expression and mastery that will leave you feeling uplifted and energised.
Their latest single, "Benefactor of Love" which debuted in March, is a catchy and soulful tune that encourages self-preservation, love and sisterhood. Blending disco, contemporary RnB, and soul, Sister Fenix’ sound is infectious and un-inhibiting, intentional as it is cheeky.
This is music for taking up space and being your best self. Tap into an uplifting musical and visual experience. Watch the official video for ‘ Benefactor of Love’ official video below and stream the EP on Spotify below:
Official music video to Sister Fenix' debut Single 'Benefactor of Love'.
Directed by Senita Appiakorang & Jess Kavanagh, Shot and Edited by Paul Gleeson, Assistant Camera Maiya .
Set Design and Styling: Senita Appiakorang
Designer: RIP OFF by Maja Beaujouan, IG: @rip_off1
MUA: Lorcan Devaney
Dancers Costumes and props their own.
Studio Space: The Deans Arts Studio, Dublin.
Artists Curation: Senita Appiakorang and Jess Kavanagh via Deans Studio Residents
Benefactor of Love - Sister Fenix on Soundcloud
Download Link for Radio: Benefactor of Love- Radio Download-PLEASE KEEP PRIVATE
Photographer Róisín Murphy O’Sullivan
Graphic Designer Julie Hawk
This is music for taking up space
During a walk up Killiney hill in 2020, Jess turned to Senita in an inspired moment and exclaimed “we should write a disco banger together!”. Over many months, Jess, Geoff, Senita and Thomas sent beats and lyrics back and forth, wrote, and collaborated over zoom. Eventually coming together face to face a year later and realising they had made an albums worth of pop, alt-rnb and disco beauties. Sister Fenix will release a 3 track EP titled "In Water” embodying the journey of discovery and cleansing they found in the collaborative process over lockdown.
Sister Fenix live debut included high octane performances at Dublin Pride, Wild Roots and All Together Now, with their first 2023 show featuring in the Useless Project’s International Women’s Event March 8th in The Tara Buildings. With a sharp live band including Louis Younge (Toshin, Sky Atlas, Tolu Makay, Gemma Dunleavey) and Ryan McClelland (Sky Atlas, SIIGHTS), expect big performances, gorgeous songs, impeccable beats and exceptional vocals.