Jungaji
Jungaji RAMBLER TOUR - Inala
Citipointe Church West
26 Rosemary St
Apr 6, 2024
4:00 PM GMT+10
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Gugu Yalanji songman JUNGAJI and his band are heading to INALA, south-western suburb of Brisbane, his old stomping ground. He has just launched his new single RENAISSANCE RAMBLER, a rollicking track that ramps up the beat from his soulful RnB flavoured releases that dropped last year (‘Wakka Wakka Woman’ and ‘Pilbara Man’ singles).
Supporting JUNGAJI and his rockin’ band on the night are the strings and stories of SUE RAY, the spellbinding groove of GLING HUNT.
The new song RENAISSANCE RAMBLER speaks of an ongoing story of ancestors fighting for social justice and human rights for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people which continues to this day, with Jungaji himself being a renaissance rambler who travels the country engaging in various intellectual and cultural pursuits while advocating for the well-being of Indigenous communities in Australia with a renewed commitment to the values of equality and cultural respect within the modern era.
Jungaji said “This song is an ode to my grandfather Pastor Don Brady - he was a philosopher, an innovator and a social rights activist who under the guise of the church had the opportunity to engage with other Aboriginal peoples throughout QLD and NSW when it was illegal for blackfullas to congregate and discuss matters relating to the advancement of Aboriginal affairs, particularly at a time when blackfullas were governed under the Aboriginal Protection Act. It is with absolute pride that I continue to carry grandfathers’ spears and legacy in ensuring his testimony amongst many other great leaders of that time is shared with our younger generations and the broader public and that his achievements are celebrated. ”
JUNGAJI ‘RENAISSANCE RAMBLER’ SINGLE IS NOW OUT ON ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS (released 1 MARCH 2024) and is the continuation of The Rambler Tour 2024 that started in Cherbourg, South Brisbane, Port Fairy Festival (Vic) and Inala. With more dates being announced soon - MT NEBO, Cairns, Hopevale.
This COMMUNITY SHOW with JUNGAJI and Special Guests, Sue Ray and GLING has been assisted by the Australian Government through Music Australia and Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body.
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Jungaji Biography
Jungaji (formerly Troy Brady) is a First Nations Gu Gu Yalanji songman, visual artist, playwright and activist hailing from Australia. He has embarked on a new creative path, fusing RnB/Soul to create a unique and authentic sound that showcases his cultural roots.
Jungaji is one of only a small group of Australian First Nations fluent Gu Gu Yalanji speakers and songmen left in the world today, maintaining his ancient Song lines & stories is of utmost importance in terms of co-existence between 2 sovereignties. After undergoing a deep cultural transformation, Jungaji is totally invested in sharing his passionate voice and artistic testimony with the world.
Jungaji (pronounced Jun-gah-jee) has recently performed at prestigious events such as the St Kilda Festival 2023, Adelaide Fringe Festival 2023 (Award for Best Music Performance) and the Yonder Festival 2022, where he wowed audiences with his dynamic performances.
“It honestly feels like a 30 year apprenticeship. It’s a rebirth, I really feel like a musical chameleon within the many creative changes and more lows then highs but the ancient fires within were always burning strong and to be still standing is nothing short of a miracle. I’m grateful and humbled and to empower others within the musical and broader communities is truly a blessing.” (JUNGAJI)
Jungaji has immersed himself and lived within the boundaries of these traditional teachings over the past 20 years from his elders past and present in particular his last ancient connection to a 106-year-old Gugu Yalanji bush man, with whom Jungaji had a life-changing spiritual initiation in 1991. Jungaji is passionate about preserving these traditions for future generations and is in the process of making new recordings, songs, and film clips available digitally to ensure the ceremonies live on.
In addition to his cultural work, Jungaji is also an advocate for those living with Lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that he has battled for 23 years. “Living with LUPUS is like going 10 rounds with Mike Tyson” he said, having survived two strokes, two heart attacks, and multiple open-heart surgeries. Jungaji’s holistic and therapeutic approach to his art, music, theatre, cultural workshops, and social activism is his spiritual medicine and he hopes to inspire others to live a full and purposeful life despite the setbacks. Jungaji also passionately speaks to the mental health space, with personal experience of impacts on his own family.
Further to his cultural and personal pursuits, Jungaji is also the Chair of the Dhadjowa Foundation, a national grassroots organisation that provides support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families whose loved ones have died in custody, to which he represents his beloved “Aunty Sherry” lost in 2020 at the Brisbane Watch house. The Dhadjowa Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that is independent from government funding and relies on donations, fundraising, and philanthropy. It offers peer support, financial assistance, and campaign capacity building, all of which are family-led and based on self-determination.
After undergoing a deep cultural transformation, Jungaji has rebirthed into his new creative skin and is now dedicated to sharing his passionate voice and artistry with the world. New music from his forthcoming album is available on all streaming platforms with tour dates around Australia
Read MoreJungaji is one of only a small group of Australian First Nations fluent Gu Gu Yalanji speakers and songmen left in the world today, maintaining his ancient Song lines & stories is of utmost importance in terms of co-existence between 2 sovereignties. After undergoing a deep cultural transformation, Jungaji is totally invested in sharing his passionate voice and artistic testimony with the world.
Jungaji (pronounced Jun-gah-jee) has recently performed at prestigious events such as the St Kilda Festival 2023, Adelaide Fringe Festival 2023 (Award for Best Music Performance) and the Yonder Festival 2022, where he wowed audiences with his dynamic performances.
“It honestly feels like a 30 year apprenticeship. It’s a rebirth, I really feel like a musical chameleon within the many creative changes and more lows then highs but the ancient fires within were always burning strong and to be still standing is nothing short of a miracle. I’m grateful and humbled and to empower others within the musical and broader communities is truly a blessing.” (JUNGAJI)
Jungaji has immersed himself and lived within the boundaries of these traditional teachings over the past 20 years from his elders past and present in particular his last ancient connection to a 106-year-old Gugu Yalanji bush man, with whom Jungaji had a life-changing spiritual initiation in 1991. Jungaji is passionate about preserving these traditions for future generations and is in the process of making new recordings, songs, and film clips available digitally to ensure the ceremonies live on.
In addition to his cultural work, Jungaji is also an advocate for those living with Lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that he has battled for 23 years. “Living with LUPUS is like going 10 rounds with Mike Tyson” he said, having survived two strokes, two heart attacks, and multiple open-heart surgeries. Jungaji’s holistic and therapeutic approach to his art, music, theatre, cultural workshops, and social activism is his spiritual medicine and he hopes to inspire others to live a full and purposeful life despite the setbacks. Jungaji also passionately speaks to the mental health space, with personal experience of impacts on his own family.
Further to his cultural and personal pursuits, Jungaji is also the Chair of the Dhadjowa Foundation, a national grassroots organisation that provides support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families whose loved ones have died in custody, to which he represents his beloved “Aunty Sherry” lost in 2020 at the Brisbane Watch house. The Dhadjowa Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that is independent from government funding and relies on donations, fundraising, and philanthropy. It offers peer support, financial assistance, and campaign capacity building, all of which are family-led and based on self-determination.
After undergoing a deep cultural transformation, Jungaji has rebirthed into his new creative skin and is now dedicated to sharing his passionate voice and artistry with the world. New music from his forthcoming album is available on all streaming platforms with tour dates around Australia
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