Project Description

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Photo – Tai Bobongie

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First Nations Gu Gu Yalanji activist, artist and singer-songwriter Jungaji (formerly Troy Brady) releases his new song, Pilbara Man. A track that delivers a hearty serving of smooth R&B and soulful grooves while celebrating the new creative path Jungaji has chosen to walk.

Pilbara Man is a heartfelt tribute to a remarkable man Jungaji has known for over two decades. It tells the tale of loss, sadness, and displacement in the Pilbara Man’s life, but also emphasizes his resilience, survival, and ability to celebrate life. The Pilbara Man’s journey parallels the struggles faced by many in their communities. The new single is Jungaji claiming his roots and identity by depicting the strength of the Pilbara Man.

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Musically, the song creates an enchanting soundscape with smooth soul rhythms and harmonies reminiscent of the Motown era. Pilbara Man could have come out of the songbook of Steely Dan or even Toto. Low bass drums beat with honeyed guitar riffs and a sparkling vocal create a jazzy composition that oozes confidence.

The song Pilbara Man tells the story of a Murri woman who has a failed relationship with a Pilbara man. The song highlights the struggles and challenges faced by the Pilbara Man as he embarks on his new life. Despite his hardships, he finds solace in strumming his guitar and singing songs. It’s a celebration of the Pilbara Man’s optimism and clarity despite the hard times he’s faced. Ultimately, it emphasises the power of music to bring joy and healing even in difficult times.

It’s a thoroughly modern song with a sensitive nod to the past as it recognises the issues that First Nations men still face in their communities. Jungaji, a veteran musician of over thirty years, has produced a song that feels like it fits him creatively like a glove. Check out his labour of love and the cover art he created on all digital stores.

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JUNGAJI ‘PILBARA MAN’ SINGLE OUT NOW
LISTEN HERE

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TOUR DATES

9 AUGUST – THE TRIFFID GARDEN, BRISBANE/MEANJIN
24 AUGUST – HER MAJESTY’S THEATRE, ADELAIDE/KUARNA (with No Fixed Address)
30 AUGUST – LAZYBONES, SYDNEY/GADIGAL (with Ursula Yovich & Camino)
31 AUGUST – MET CAFÉ, WOLLONGONG/WOOLYUNGAH
3 SEPTEMBER – SUNSHINE SOUNDS FESTIVAL, EUMUNDI/NGUMUNDI
5-7 SEPTEMBER – BIGSOUND, BRISBANE/MEANJIN

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Follow JUNGAJI
Website – Instagram – Facebook
Tik Tok – YouTube

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Photo – Tai Bobongie

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Press Release 4th August 2023 (below) HERE

JUNGAJI
Tour Dates announced
– QLD, NSW, SA + BIGSOUND 2023,

New single
‘PILBARA MAN’
out August 4

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AMNPLIFY – DB

Melanie Griffiths

Melanie Griffiths is a well known and experienced music writer and reviewer based in Perth, Western Australia. An avid supporter of live music and the ongoing enrichment of a vibrant Perth scene, Mel also lends her talents to freelance writing for other publications and clients. Her fate was sealed when as an eight year old she popped her Mum’s cassette of Beatles For Sale into her car stereo and ever since music has fuelled her passions. Mel’s also available for other projects and everything else in between via www.melaniedgriffiths.com.