You bring roots, reggae and First Nations storytelling into your music. How did those influences come together for you?
Living in my community of Kuranda, it was always a reggae town, so there was a lot of reggae music around me growing up. That influence came naturally to me. Over time, I created my own style, bringing together reggae, funk and jazz, along with my culture and storytelling.
Storytelling is such a big part of what you do. Is there a particular story you’ve been wanting to tell through music lately?
For me, it’s about telling stories that express what it means to be connected and grounded as a First Nations man. There are always stories there about culture, Country, community and the things I see and experience in life.
How does language and culture shape the way you write and perform?
I think about what I see and what I feel, and about how life is for all human beings. Things come to mind from that, and then I write them down. My language and culture are part of who I am, so naturally they come through in my music and when I perform.
You’re playing at 4ZZZ as part of Sounds Like Community Radio. What are you looking forward to about the day?
I’m looking forward to connecting with you mob on the day, sharing some beautiful music and just enjoying the moment of BIGSOUND. It’s the first time for my band to be there, so we’re really looking forward to sharing what we bring and being part of it.
Community radio gives artists a chance to reach people who are actively looking for something new. What does that connection mean to you?
For me, it’s about reaching our goals, doing special things and going places where our music can be heard and recognised. Community radio gives us another way to connect with people who might never have heard our music before, and I’m grateful for that.
What’s your favourite part of taking your music from a recording into a live setting?
Oh wow, it’s massive for the band and me. You create and record the music, and then you get to take it out and play it live in front of people. To keep moving forward and getting onto bigger stages with the band, that’s awesome.
Where do you want to take the project from here?
I don’t know where it will take us….around Australia, overseas, who knows? I just want to keep moving forward, making music, sharing our stories and seeing where the journey takes us.
Sounds Like Community Radio
Wednesday 2 September 2026
1.00 pm – 6.00 pm
4ZZZ, 264 Barry Parade, Fortitude Valley
Free Entry
Milly Strange, Djarraway, Public Figures, Say True God?, Superhotel and Joey Leigh Wagtail
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