In 2012 the band opened for Taylor McFerrin in Melbourne McFerrin later featured Nai Palm on his track "The Antidote." The band released its debut album Tawk Tomahawk independently in April 2012. The following year they formed the band Hiatus Kaiyote with drummer Perrin Moss and keyboardist Simon Mavin. After one gig in 2010 she was approached by bassist Paul Bender, who had seen her performance and suggested a collaboration. In Melbourne, Palm began a career as a solo singer/guitarist. She started using "Nai Palm" as a professional name while working as a fire performer. When Saalfield was 15 years old, she moved back to Melbourne and was homeless for a time.
Her aunt had an acoustic guitar, and Nai learned to harmonize with it. She also lived for a time with a family who ran a wildlife sanctuary for native animals where she developed a love and attachment to the natural world. Saalfield was orphaned at age 13 when her father died in a house fire.Īfter Saalfield's mother died, she went through the foster care system, and went to live with her aunt in Mount Beauty. When Saalfield was 11 years old her mother died of breast cancer. Later, her brother introduced her to classic rock staples Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin. Saalfield was first introduced to music by her mother, playing piano and listening to soul, flamenco, and Northwest African music. She and her five siblings were raised by their single mother, a choreographer and painter. Nai Palm was born Naomi Grace Saalfield on in Melbourne, Australia.
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