Nai Palm (of Hiatus Kaiyote)
Nai Palm, the lead singer of Hiatus Kaiyote, brings a solo set to Union Stage on Monday, September 14, 2026. The show is presented under the Union Stage Presents banner and is free to attend, offering an up-close look at the Australian artist outside the context of her full band. The page identifies her as Naomi Saalfield, a self-taught composer, instrumentalist, producer, vocalist, and poet whose intuitive approach has earned her a global following.
Her musical story begins with Hiatus Kaiyote, the Melbourne band she co-founded in 2011. After independently releasing their debut album *Tawk Tomahawk*, the group built momentum by word of mouth and quickly attracted support from respected R&B and hip-hop figures such as Questlove, Jazzy Jeff, Erykah Badu, and Prince. The band eventually signed with Salaam Remi’s Flying Buddha imprint under Sony Music Masterworks, and their single “Nakamarra” featuring Q-Tip earned a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance. That nomination made Hiatus Kaiyote the first Australian act ever recognized by the Grammys in an R&B category.
This particular solo date is framed as one for fans of artists like Thundercat and Cory Henry, with an emphasis on getting down and enjoying the music in an intimate venue setting. Additional practical details such as exact doors time, showtime, run time, and age restrictions are not provided on the page.
When: Monday, September 14, 2026; doors and showtime are not specified.
Venue: Union Stage, 740 Water Street SW, Washington, DC 20024.
Price: Free admission.
Lineup: Nai Palm, performing a solo set.
Background: Nai Palm is a three-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and musician from Australia, known for her work with Hiatus Kaiyote.
Note: The event is described as appealing to fans of Thundercat and Cory Henry, with a relaxed, groove-oriented vibe.
Tickets: No ticketing or reservation details are listed on the page.
Run time: Not specified.
Ages: Not specified.
Accessibility: Not detailed in the event listing.