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🎸 HUGE night coming up at the as part of our winter residency 🌻
Wednesday 14 August join in a special musical dialogue with her sitar teacher and legendary figure in Sydney’s Afghani music scene, Ustad Sayd Sarshar of Sash Studios 💫
A hugely special night of music in the Ace Lobby ~ kicks off 6pm, free entry, all are welcome.
RSVP in bio to show your interest so we can keep putting on these monthly nights! ✨
Starting to get very excited for our takeover of this Sept/Oct as part of their amazing ‘Pharoahs’ exhibition!
Friday Sept 20 catch and her full band live in the gallery, ticket includes full entry to the exhibition. Rumour has it Ajak might be launching some special new music! 😲
then we have plenty more ~
Sept 27 —>
Oct 4 —>
Plus throughout the whole series, you can hear special mixes curated for the gallery space by , Aysu Kurucan & —> listen online via NGV now.
All links in bio x
🌺WAXFLOWER X MUSIC IN EXILE 🌺
This is today !!
Unfortunately Shah Sharafi isn’t able to join us today but BBY.B is subbing in from behind the emails to behind the decks 👯♀️
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6-8 - BIRTHDAY GIRL!! 🎉🎉
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+ Wax FAIR … records for sale from some iconic DJs and collectors
See you soon?
🌺🌺A Cosy Sunday Takeover 🌺🌺🌺
TODAY!
Waxflower x Music in Exile
Unfortunately Shah Sharafi can no longer play this evening- but we’ve subbed in our very own BBY.B from behind the emails to behind the decks!
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6-8 BIRTHDAY GIRL!! 🎉
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+ wax fair with stalls from some of naarms favorite record collectors, and of course we will have our Music in Exile back catalogue available for purchase !
See you there ?
“I first came to music through having a mother and sisters who ritually played records and watched film clips with me from a young age.
Except for one year in Naarm, I have always lived on Gadigal Land and for the last 10 years have been heavily rooted in the music and arts community here. I love our ability to navigate dull venue situations and create moments of connection through ingenuity.
I try to play the right thing at the right time for the occasion. Try to communicate a steady groove with pops of joy, beauty and warmth.”
🌻 spend an evening with .bb at the 🏩
Bobby will be selecting all night for our special gig with Iranian songwriter on Wednesday, July 17 🎵
Kick-off at 6pm. Free entry all night, all welcome. RSVP in bio 🎟️
“…I grew up in a small beautiful city in the north of Iran, close to the Caspian sea, called Gorgan. The city is surrounded by Hyrcanian forests and farms. In the spring, you can hear the scent of citrus in the air.
The autumn is spectacular in Gorgan with all the colours. I remember taking long walks to and from school and also weekend hikings with my friends with some occasional jammings in the forest.
My older brother bought a Yamaha C40 guitar and took a few lessons but soon lost interest. I started playing with and exploring that guitar in a summer when I was a middle school student and it straightaway gave me a sense of calm and became my friend. I am a self taught musician, but I learned a lot from other musician friends too.
Also, singing at family gatherings was a tradition in my family. I used to sing songs with my dad, siblings and uncles. I still sing some of those songs in my gigs.”
at the
Wednesday, July 17
with special guest .bb
from 6pm - free entry - all welcome
RSVP in bio 🎟️🎟️
📖 menu for tonight! 📖
Wednesday, July 3
6pm
dinner by
music by & .au
artwork lovingly designed by
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“…my earliest memories of music involve my grandmother, who taught me how to play the piano, and my mother, who introduced me to many of my all-time favorite artists and genres. Reflecting on those times fills me with joy and happiness, especially since music has been intertwined with so many of my core memories throughout life.
When I first moved here, the city felt like one endless smorgasbord of music, art, and community events, offering something for everyone. While the venue landscape has changed significantly since then, I still believe there’s an impressive array of offerings throughout the year in this city. However, more accessible spaces are needed.
Home to me means where I feel most at ease—whether that’s feeling comfortable enough in a space to decompress and regenerate or being surrounded by my loved ones in a room.”
🌖 TONIGHT .au soundtracks our “Winter Warmers” dinner at in Narrm/Melbourne 🍽️
Join us for an evening of food lovingly prepared by resident chef Fatuma Muhudin 🥣
Plus live music from (now appearing in a special 5-piece collaborative mode ~ one time only!) 🎷
From 6pm ~ limited tix are still available in bio - must have a seat to join us this evening so get in while u can!
All welcome ~ First Nations or anyone needing support with a ticket hit us up. Practice love and welcome wherever you are today 🌸
“There are so many amazing musical perspectives to be heard, and I see programming as a way to encourage presenters to take risks and play outside of the norm.
I like the idea of club DJs playing ambient sets, record collectors playing their most introspective songs in public and first-time selectors soundtracking awkward first dates.
Hope St is special in that there is no music policy, and my ambition is for presenters and patrons to let go of any notions of how a bar should sound.”
We spoke to , music programmer at , about their approach to curating a music ahead of our ‘Winter Warmers’ dinner this Weds, July 3.
Tickets include a night of small plates handmade by Somalian chef Fatuma Muhudin, traditional West African folk music by , and selections on the decks from .au
Spaces are limited to 90 and it’s filling up quick - join us for a cosy evening or food, wine, music and storytelling at Hope St Radio 🔥
🕯️ Sydney we’re doing it again! 🕯️
Thank you to all who came down to the beautiful show at the a few weeks back 🎸
We’re there on Weds, July 17, this time with Iranian legend + DJ .bb 💓
Hailing from Tehran, Ashkan had transplanted his unique brand of 70’s inspired funky Persian pop to the mean streets of Sydney with style! Don’t miss this absolute banger unfolding in the Ace Hotel Lobby.
Entry is free and kicks off at 6pm ➡️ all welcome ➡️ RSVP in bio.
“My Dad was the one curating the music at home, anything from James Brow to Tim Maia, always black music, and I remember just been fascinated with cassette tapes, sounds from a cassette or records, it was something magic when i was a kid.
My introduction to music was from radio at home, and my dad’s records. Music is a very crucial element in every big cultural celebration back home, so it’s natural be involved and interested.
As a performer my mood really influences what i’m choosing to play. The rhythm is always first idea of where i want to start, samba, funk, or more urban sounds. Also songs that have personal values, memories or tunes that inspired me in general.
[at ]… I’ll be selecting songs from some of my favorite artists back home. Rhythms such as Carimbó from northeast, Axe original sounds from Bahia…jazz/samba, also AfroFunk will be in my bag too…a soulful journey is safe to say.”
Saturday 22 June at Winter Solstice market 🍊
Selecting inside at 5-7pm
Thank you Wallace for sharing your personal journey with us! Can’t wait for the tunes ☄️
👡 from the streets of Santiago, Chile —> so excited to welcome .estrada.music to our lineup at the Winter Solstice Market this wknd ❗️
Unfortunately .gonzalez.guitar is unable to join us but we are blessed with this perfect replacement — set times below.
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🎸 live music 🎸
3:30pm .estrada.music
5:15pm
6:15pm .music
7:15pm
🎧 DJ’s 💾
3.00pm
5.00pm
7.00pm
9.00pm .mp3
Welcome those around you with open arms and an open heart.
See u there! 💕
“My mum and dad met in Khartoum, Sudan, where my mum was born and raised. Mum immigrated to Meanjin in the 80’s, where my dad was from, as did her whole family around the same time. I was baptised Coptic Orthodox and going to church in my earlier years gave me a strong connection to my culture, my family and the wider Coptic community.
I think that environment has influenced the music I produce. A lot of warm melodic vocals, reverbed walls of sound. Other than sound, the space is imbued with symbolism and ritual that involve all the senses.
I think so many artists are doing incredible things here in Naarm, but there is not enough investment in local talent. Funders/bookers are too scared to take ‘risks’ on artists trying new things or being innovations in their field, so they go overseas to find their community. The folks that stay and build stuff up are often doing it off their own backs.”
DJ, producer, youth worker, textile artist —> will be joining us for a set at Winter Solstice Market this Saturday! 🙌
Music kicks off 3pm inside at , with live bands from 3.30 onward. Free entry - all welcome.
Saturday, 12 June
2-9pm
on Wurundjeri woi wurrung Country
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“I grew up in a little village called Djoliba, in the southeast of Mali and the heart of Mandeng country. It’s about 30km from the capital city Bamako, and close to the border of Guinea Conakry.
‘Djoliba’ means river of blood in the Mandeng language, and is the Mandeng name for the River Niger, which is the life blood running through the centre of landlocked Mali.
The way I see it, Mandeng culture and music is still not well known or understood in the Melbourne community, and I’m really pleased to have the opportunity to share Mandeng music, heritage and traditions with the public and my Australian musician comrades.“
Excited to have the griot master joining us this Saturday Winter Solstice Night Market 💥
Kicks off at 2pm with live music all afternoon + a DJ takeover with food + wine flowing.
Fill your soul with winter goodies this Saturday and listen to some amazing stories from Aboubacar Djéliké 🥁
See u there! 👀
“I love the diversity of musicians in Melbourne, there are always new acts and musicians coming. I hate the fact that small music venues have suffered so much and many have closed. I hate streaming services, in hypocritical terms. I love and support independent live music and musicians as much as I can.
Paco de Lucia said that when you walk on stage and perform you are saying ’this is who I am’. Honesty seems like a good place to start.”
😍 .gonzalez.guitar joining us at the Winter Solstice Market, Sat June 22, 2-9pm at
Can’t wait for Rose’s set in the courtyard under those bare winter trees ~ so many goodies to be found throughout the market as well!
Sadly I don’t think and I will be running a raffle this time but you never know 🎟️🎟️🎟️
“ I grew up between Australia and the Arabian Gulf moving back and forth between Boorloo, Muscat and Dubai. My parents met in Amman where my extended family on both sides sought refuge… soon after my parents made the decision to migrate to Australia, with the focus on ensuring we had passports and a legal identity due to growing up under occupation in Palestine.
I have been based in Naarm for five and a half years now, I am extremely grateful to be surrounded by such inspirational and creative people every day.
In the club my raging ADHD takes over where I focus on a slow burn build of layered energy. I mix fast, and sitting in the blend for majority of the session, I like to see how much energy I can draw out of the listener.”
Excerpts from an interview with the amazing .mp3 ~ well run the full thing in our newsletter next week!
Very excited for Ramsey’s set at as part of our Winter Solstice Market takeover. Let’s burn these winter candles with energy and in celebration of the remarkable creativity that exists in our community!! 🕯️🕯️
2-9pm
Sat 22 June
all over
free entry - accessible - all welcome
📝 huge lineup at Winter Solstice Market June 22! 🎯
appearing live:music gonzalez.guitar
+ takeover of
mp3
⏰ from 2pm ~ free entry ~ all welcome
👚 so many amazing stallholders all day
xoxo
“I was born and grew up in Iran a few years before the 1979 Revolution. The scents of change, family, and many complex feelings stand out…
Many of these echos come through to my music; unsettled, hopeful and sometimes humorous in its gestures and sounds.
I love all the blessings that the land and the spirits offer us, I know very little about the true stories of each of the pathways and meeting places in Naarm which I have grown to love; eager to learn everyday.
I want to play on the streets, off streets, to take my guitar, a mic and my looper pedal around quiet street corners and listen and play; make up new melodies, rhythms and words as they arrive and learn to respect and be.”
Feeling very, very lucky to be joined by .music at the Winter Solstice Market happening Saturday, June 22, from 2pm at
We’ll be curating live music all day + a DJ takeover at into the night ✨
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PS .music is that Jimmy Page on your wall? 🎸☄️
💕💕 coming soon! 💕💕
We sat down with Fatuma Muhudin, one of the chefs at to talk about our upcoming takeover of on July 3 🍽️ 🍷
Full interview coming shortly in our newsletter (signup in bio!) 📚
‘Winter Warmers’ is an evening of music and food from across the African continent and the city of Narrm/Melbourne, with East African dishes proudly served by Fatuma alongside West African folk music performed by members of , plus DJ curation by .au
Seats are limited and on sale now ~ DM us if you’d like to arrange a larger group booking!
See you there 🎁
“…everything was different when I came to Australia.
I had been used to playing with one band and getting paid every week. I had to build a band which was really hard, as musicians here did not understand African rhythms.
It took me time to teach people to play my music, and then to get work for the band.”
Interview with in our newsletter this week ahead of Wednesday’s gig at w/ DJ
The legend of Malian guitar used to play alongside Salif Keita in the Rail Band de Bamako.
Now living in Western Sydney, he will grace us with a guitar & kora duet feat. Marlin Sylla from 6pm, Wednesday 12 June in the Ace Hotel Lobby.
Tickets are free ~ RSVP in our bio.
Poster design by 🎨
🐍 Very stoked to be presenting a series of three evenings as part of Friday Nights later this year!
🎙️ Sept 20
🥁 Sept 27
🕺🏿 Oct 4
Plus some very special mixes playing throughout the evening by guest DJ’s , Aysu Kurucan + ~ watch this space for more info!
Let’s dance!
🥗 “Food connects you with people from different cultures. I love to share my cultural foods with others.” 🥘
We’re doing it Wednesday, July 3 at !
So pleased to announce a new partnership with , a social enterprise providing job opportunities to individuals living in the Yarra Housing Estates
We’re gonna be sitting down for an evening of music + food, with eats lovingly prepared by Somalian chef Fatuma Muhudin and West African folk music from the brains behind
Tickets are $60 and will go toward supporting the cooks, the artists, and the two not-for-profit orgs behind this event. Email us for dietaries with your ticket #
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🥪 can’t wait to see you there!
🎸 JUST ANNOUNCED! 🎸
the one, the only is bringing his West African shred to the
—> a remarkable guitar player and vocalist known for his work with Rail Band de Bamako in Mali throughout the 70’s, Moussa now lives in Western Sydney where he performs with his amazing band, Wassado.
Moussa will perform in a guitar and kora duet with special guest Marlin Sylla, plus DJ selections all night from (who smashed it at last month btw!)
See you Wednesday 12 June for a midweek warm up, come on Sydney let’s gooo!
🎟️ RSVP in bio ~ free to all comers.
🏔️ heading to beautiful Gunaikurnai & Taungurung Country next month with ! 🌋
On Saturday, June 8, Ajak and her band will play two sets at
Music kicks off from 9.30pm, all welcome ~ come and spend a weekend in the mountains with us!
🗞️ big news! 🗞️
Looking for a project manager to run an exciting new Artist Accelerator Program, proving opportunities to emerging Australian artists with lived experience of displacement or diaspora. Get in touch!
Full position description in bio —> closes 30th May.
We are a not-for-profit record label and registered Australian charity supporting culturally and linguistically diverse voices in our music scene, working to achieve an industry that more accurately represents the many voices that call this ancient land home.
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thanks for an amazing evening! so nice to wake up to these sunny blue skies in the high country 🌤️
on our way to this evening
~ then the disco party at .rec on the coast!
~ and finally a very special afternoon of wines and music at Sydney’s #1
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☀️ GIVEAWAY! ☀️
the new album is all about place ~ connection to place, the grief and loss that can come from leaving a place, opportunities born out of travel to a new place, and the joy of returning to a place once lost 🏞️
We’re giving away two tickets to see ‘Dakar Bamako’ performed live in the city of your choice. All you have to do is send us a DM with a special story about a place that you treasure.
It could be a physical location, a feeling, a friendship ~ get creative! 🎨
And don’t forget to tell us which performance you would like tickets to go see. Good luck!
🚗 can’t wait to get on the road with Ausecuma Beats —> first show this Sunday at Carton Scout Hall followed by .rec
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the legends! ✌️ Systa BB & Boubacar Gaye on last week 💗
Thank you to all out there who have been supporting Ausecuma Beats and their new album Dakar Bamako ~ this has been a long journey for the band and so nice to finally see it on wax thanks to 🎁
shout outs to and for the great interviews last week ~ keep an ear out for coming soon PLUS a special live-to-air on Sunday 28th at midday 🗓️ 🥵
this wknd is so if you haven’t heard the album yet, treat yourself on Saturday! Ask ur local record store and don’t miss a cheeky live performance from the band at Naarm/Melbourne.
Tour starts this week 💕💕
🎁 proud owner of a brand new album! 📦
Boubacar Gaye of is stoked to welcome the band’s third studio album ‘Dakar Bamako’ into the world.
Says Bouba…”The first idea came after recording a lot of music in Melbourne - I had been feeling like it’s time for the music to reach Africa too. We have all migrated to Australia but we represent Africa, and Cuba. It is important for our music to reach Africa. For Africa to participate. That made me think that it would be good for us to record in Senegal.
We want to give thanks to our teachers, our community in Africa where we come from. We represent African music wherever we are. It’s fusion, music from Australia and Africa.
We represent a community both in Africa and Australia - it’s important for those two nations to come together, to work together.”
It’s all down on beautifully pressed wax thanks to , made in Brisbane by ~ complete with words from the band and behind-the-scenes photos of the recording process, all lovingly brought together by 💕
Get them at a show near you ~ Carlton Scout Hall, .rec and
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👀 So excited to jam w/ @ashkanshafiei in the next instalment of our monthly takeover at the @acehotelsydney 🎺 Migrating from Tehran to Sydney four years ago, Ashkan has been singing and performing from an early age. His interest, amongst other things, is in finding ways to use the Rubab, a traditional Persian instrument, in contemporary contexts. Ashkan says ~ “I like to bring positive vibes to people with my music. I also want them to experience a different side of Iranian contemporary music, which is amazing but didn’t get a chance to be heard much around the world because of Iran’s revolution in 1978 and the harsh band and censorship on music and the arts that came with it. I use lots of melodic features and form elements from that musical era in my songs.” Come rock with us Wednesday, July 17 w/ guest selector @vibepositive.bb from 6pm in the Lobby 🍸 #acehotel #sydneylivemusic #persianmusic #iranaustralia
Jamming with @ausecumabeats! 🌸 This trio comprised of @oneloveafricandrumming @amadoujalysuso @bassidi_kone is the kind of thing you can expect at our ‘Winter Warmers’ dinner Wednesday, July 3 at @hopestradio Diving deep into the traditional folk music of West Africa, deeply rooted stories that have been passed down through musical families for generations ~ join us around the cozy fire as we warm our hearts and bellies with food by Fatuma Muhudin of the amazing initiative @cultural_catering 🥣 Tickets include multiple rounds of food dished up all night by Fatuma, with songs & storytelling from @ausecumabeats and selections inbetween by @afrodisiac.au Come and share our table 🍽️ Wednesday, July 3 6pm start - @hopestradio - @collingwood_yards
🍅Music in Exile & @cultural_catering present “Winter Warmers” Tickets available via the link in bio! 🌶️An evening of music and food from all corners of our community. 🍅Introducing: Fatuma Muhudin🍅 Fatuma grew up in Mogadishu Somalia, and has lived in Melbourne for 12 Years. For Fatuma cooking, “its more than a hobby, it’s sharing our food and culture with people who don’t know what Somali food is like.” Fatuma says home is “Where you are accepted and comfortable to be who you are.” This event will also feature an intimate folk performance by @ausecumabeats And special guest @afrodisiac.au Wednesday, July 3 at 6pm At @hopestradio Wurundjeri Woiwurrung Country Tickets are limited, grab yours via the link in bio - $60 food and music all night. Most dietaries (except celiac) will be able to be accommodated, get in touch with [email protected] if you have any queries. “welcome those around you with open arms and an open heart”
💐 We’re looking for some new friends to join the Music in Exile Board of Directors! 🪑 As a Director, you will collectively be responsible for ensuring we deliver on our charitable purpose, namely to support culturally and linguistically diverse artists in the Australian music scene! 🌎 Particularly looking for those with experience in cultural and community programming, governance for NFP’s, philanthropy and fundraising 💰 Interested? Full description in bio. 📈 #musicinexile #notforprofit #australiancharity #australianmusic #fundraising #philanthropy
👂 hear the call of the drum! 🥁 Boubacar Gaye @oneloveafricandrumming from the legendary @ausecumabeats inviting U to the @brunswickballroomaus on Sunday, March 10, 7pm. Surely one of the best bands in Melbourne ~ if you have the day off on Monday for public holiday, or even if you don’t, come dance with us in this beautiful venue 🪩 With special guests @ajakkwai @kangjjmusic + @wrong_way_up_band ~ sure to be a hoot!🦉
“We often think of creation as a solitary act, or the enterprise of lone genius, which is a very individualised, western framework to think about creativity. But what we really think is remarkable about art is not only the process of making; but the friendships and communities created in that process. At the heart of it, there is a certain kind of devotion to art and to each other. Naarm is home to a generative, thriving ecosystem of music, arts and culture, and we are constantly astounded by the work that is produced on Wurundjeri land. At the risk of being over-earnest, we feel seriously lucky to be able to make work, collaborate and see it all. Seeing other people’s work is what inspires us to want to keep making work.” 🎇 very, very excited to have Lotus Threads joining us for @mindy_mengwang & @sui_zhen’s album launch tonight!! 🎆 Panda & Hannah were kind enough to tell us a bit about their art practice and their experiences working here in Naarm/Melbourne. We can’t wait to see the show IRL! From 7.30pm in the beautiful @darebin_arts theatre —> last few tickets on sale now 🎟️
ONE LAST TIME 💃 @ausecumabeats Sunday residency at @bodriggybrewingco in Naarm this wknd w/ @kgomotso_sekhu @fridayyoung @pbsfm 2pm ~ 2 sets ~ all welcome ~ free entry dancing a must
a huge thank-you to @__businesspartner__ for rocking with us at @ausecumabeats @bodriggybrewingco yesterday afternoon 💫 We didn’t get to share this before the show 🥵 but wanted to publish a short interview with Biz from last week to profile this amazing artist ~ read below for more! ** 🗣️ Where did you grow up? What can you tell us about your formative years - some memories, feelings or emotions that stand out? “I grew up in Perth/Booraloo. The main thing that stands out is probably living in this old heritage listed house in North Perth up until I started high school. It was nicknamed the elephant house; I remember just running around with my five siblings.” 🗣️ How long have you been living in Naarm/Melbourne? What do you think about this place? ~ “I’ve been living in Melbourne since 2021, moved here with my younger brother. I feel like I’m still pretty fresh here. I feel like there’s a lot of things going on which is great but hard to keep track of, and the fact that it’s so big, there’s always something new that I’m constantly finding.” 🗣️ In your family, or at home, is there a strong culture of music and dancing? What role has music played in your life? ~ “Music was always a bit of a weird one in our family. They were quite religious in the early years of me growing up, and music was not something you did, but there would be little cracks here and there, for example my mum and dad being huge Prince and Michael Jackson fans. The main person that really got me into music was my older brother, he got me into music like J Dilla and Portished when I was 12/13, and would constantly introduce me to an eclectic range of music.” 🗣️ What does that word ‘home’ mean to you? ~ “Home to me means a lot of people talking and laughing loudly, which makes me feel safe and comfortable.” ** Catch the last instalment of our Bodriggy residency this Sunday 28th w/ @kgomotso_sekhu @fridayyoung 🕰️
Origin of You launching in Naarm/Melbourne on Feb 9! 🌟 Thank you to @mindy_mengwang, @sui_zhen, @casey.hartnett, @philip_stroud, @other__joe, @therochellefish, @lizluby, @w_i_l_k, @programrecords, @sound_merch, @the_orchard_ and everyone else who has been involved in this special release 💌 Thank you to Sui Zhen for these words that capture the only way in which we can continue to work when faced with such hardship in the world ~ “Upholding the truth and our stories through alternative mediums like music is an act of resistance, an act of preservation, and an act of love. Gathering and experiencing music together, and giving time to these activities enables us to express our own humanity in a collective embrace.” See you there Feb 9. Reach out here if you need support in purchasing a ticket. 💕💝💞
💥 AU-SE-CU-MA BEATS! 💥 Boubacar Gaye of Naarm/Melbourne based Afro/Cuban ensemble @ausecumabeats explains his latest project and the coming together of the band’s third studio album “Dakar Bamako” 🎸 You can listen to three singles from the forthcoming album as of today, wherever you get your music. Link in bio ➡️ “Dakar Bamako” is available everywhere Friday 2nd February 2024. Catch the band in residency at @bodriggybrewingco all this month, as well as upcoming shows at @oddiobowden @panamafestival and more to be announced! #ausecumabeats #senegal #westafrica #mali #afrobeat #melbournemusic
💐 as-salamu alaykum! 💐 @ausecumabeats are coming! Over 10 days in Dakar, Senegal, in late 2022, fourteen musicians came together from around the world to record the band’s third full-length album, “Dakar Bamako” 🚶🏿🚶🏿♀️ Bassidi Kone - balafon Boubacar Gaye - doun doun, djembe, vocal Khalifa Kone - balafon, vocal Baye Cheikh Diaga - tama Diango Diabate - ngoni Ousseynou Claude Diaw - drum kit Elish Cissoko - kora Lamine Faye - bass guitar Magou Saliou Samb - vocal Mamadou Lamine Fall - percussion, sabar Mariama Konaté - vocal Pape Makhtar Faye - electric guitar QUEEN DOLLARS - vocal Tiemoko Koné - vocal Dakar Bamako is coming. Feb 2024. 💥
“…this song is about the Malian bid for freedom, and it was recorded in solidarity here in Senegal. The French abandoned Mali, and many countries in West Africa. The Europeans have been controlling Africa economically for a long time, and now is the first time Mali has decided to be free, not to be controlled anymore by their French colonisers. Everyone is helping Mali to be independent. This is our contribution, a contribution by Senegalese and Malian artists to raise their voices and say ‘Freedom!’” 🎤 Boubacar Gaye from @ausecumabeats on their brand new single —> coming this Wednesday! 🎤 the new album #dakarbamako is out Feb 2024 ☄️ #ausecumabeats #westafrica #melbournemusic
👀 no words needed 👀 @ausecumabeats the new album #dakarbamako our Feb 4, 2024 👉 stay tuned for a first listen next month #senegal #mali #westafrica #melbournemusic
🥁🤯🔥COMING SOON! 🔥🤯🥁 @ausecumabeats #dakarbamako The new album ~ Feb 2, 2024 First single ‘Farafina’ streaming now 🥵
“This song is about young Africans, going to Europe thinking they will get a better life than in Africa. This song says it’s time to return back home, and try to make home a better place for Africans, because there is no way that Europeans will develop Africa for the Africans. This is a voice for all African people, who live outside or inside Africa. Khalifa Koné, the singer, he says more. He talks about men, women, how they get to where they are. Some people go through the desert, they disappear and cannot reach their dream, because they don’t have any another solution. They choose any way to try and get out of Africa. That’s why I say this album is very political, it is about the government. Our population are running away from home because of disappointment in the government. The government aren’t doing the right things. Farafina is about that, and it is a heavy song.” Boubacar Gaye of @ausecumabeats on the band’s new single, released today. ‘Farafina’ is taken from their third full-length album, Dakar Bamako, recorded over a ten day period in Dakar, Senegal in 2022. Album out February 2024 💽
A message from Boubacar Gaye of @ausecumabeats ⚠️ ~ something is coming this week on Wednesday, Nov 15. This one is extra special for Boubacar and Bassidi Koné, and features heavily their home cities of Dakar, Senegal and Bamako, Mali. More soon. New music out Wednesday! 🚗
“There are so many things you learn after you lose a parent. What you have unknowingly inherited from your parent’s life. Intergenerational trauma…patterns of behaviour. My mum had to assimilate as soon as she moved to Australia. I spoke to Mindy about how I felt sad, that I dont know how to speak her language. My mum grew up in Sarawak. She had a fractured language upbringing. Her experience of coming to Australia was — “I am just going to learn what I need to fit in here.” It was only a few years after the White Australia policy ended. So Mindy and I spoke about that experience - Mindy had that same experience in the UK, being in a new culture, not having any English. The frustration of that.” @sui_zhen on reconnecting with her mother Yih-Fye‘s experience of migration via the new album, ‘Origin of You’, out tomorrow! Sui Zhen would like to dedicate this release to her son Percy Jiè Sōng and her mother Yih-Fye. Mindy dedicates this release to her father 王继光. 🗣️ @mindy_mengwang @sui_zhen
In late 2022, Boubacar Gaye and Bassdi Koné, members of the Melbourne-based Afro-Cuban ensemble @ausecumabeats , returned to West Africa in the culmination of an idea that had been brewing since the world first went into lockdown in early 2020. The pair wanted to return to their homes in Dakar and Bamako respectively, to be reunited with family, friends, country, and with the vibrant music communities in those cities they had left behind when emigrating to Australia. The result: Dakar Bamako, the band’s third full-length album featuring a total of fourteen musicians from three cities around the world. Coming in 2024 💫
👀 👀 👀 @ausecumabeats “Dakar Bamako” the new project coming soon! 🥁
❤️🩹 @sui_zhen & @mindy_mengwang talk about some of the themes from their forthcoming album ‘Origin of You’ 💽 Out on November 10, the album centres around our continual shift in understandings of our identity and our self; coming to terms with who you are, where you are from, and where you will go. It is about life, death, and birth. And it is about transformation: from daughter into woman, woman into mother, from outsider into friend. #mindymengwang #suizhen #diaspora #melbournemusic
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