Our Music

Showcases the future of Australian music by exploring our many cultures through new collaborations that illuminate the spirit. The artists and ensembles come from the hidden treasures in our community inspiring our vision for a contemporary Australian sound born out of the diversity of Western and Greater Sydney.

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ARTISTS

Worlds Collide

Hip Hop - World Music - GROOVE - GUITARS

ALBUM OUT NOW

Worlds Collide is a fusion of cultures that invites audiences to move their bodies and open their minds to the new sounds of Western Sydney. A fusion of hip hop, African percussion, soaring vocals from the Silk Road and rock guitars. Worlds Collide is a mix of Fela Kuti, KISS and Ice T with 'groove' as the foundation for the social conscious lyrics from the streets of Mt Druitt.

Featuring Hip hop rhymes of Mt Druitt’s Esky the Emcee; soaring vocals of Uyghur Bard Shohrat Tursun;
melodic hooks by Blue Mary’s Maria Mitar; African chant and percussion of Yaw Derkyi; Bass grooves of Jonathan Nanlohy
Latin beats of Juan Mullet; All under the influence of music producer Richard Petkovic (Cultural Arts Collective)

Look out for them at your next Protest Rally, Club or Block Party.

SYDNEY WORLD MUSIC CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

The SWMCO is an 11 piece ensemble with artists from diverse cultural backgrounds featuring traditions from Aboriginal Australia, Mongolia, Uyghur, Vietnam, China and more.

Creating new music that fuses their many cultures with Western contemporary, classical strings and electronic sounds.

The ensemble milds their virtuoso musicianship into cross cultural compositons that are inclusive, unique and innovative manisfestiation of contemorpary Australian culture.

Their soon to be release single release 'Warriors' features the Orchestra’s strings including Urhu - Nicholas Ng, Horse Fiddle - Bukhu Ganburged, Violin - Mary’anna Sywak and Double Bass - Jonathan Nanlohy, with the vocals of Nicholas, Maria Mitar, Gambirra Illume and Shohrat Tursun. Check out the video clip and documentary below.

For more information visit SWMCO facebook and website

Shohrat Tursun Trio

CONTEMPORARY WORLD - ANCIENT FUSION

A dynamic combination of ancient melodies and African rhythms woven into contemporary compositions that can only be found in Australia.

Vocalist, Shohrat Tursun, is a world renowned musician and Uyghur Bard who has traveled the world performing the hidden treasures of his culture. A seventh generation musician, Shohrat's soaring vocals and dynamic Dutar playing provides a foundation for the Trio to meld their diverse sound.

Live, they range from having the attack of a rock and roll band, to emanating the contemplative vibrations of a Sufi inspired hymn. Shohrat's voice will change your internal chemistry.

Be inspired by the sound of multicultural Australia.

FOR MORE INFO www.shohrattursuntrio.com

Blue mary

INDIE/ACOUSTIC - SACRED world POP

Blue Mary aims to uplift and celebrate our diverse identity through their music. The name was inspired by communication and the speaking of higher truths and stories. Led by singer /songwriter Maria Mitar, and producer/guitarist, Richard Petkovic, Blue Mary creates music to uplift your spirit, elevated by strong melodies, empowering lyrics and world music jams.

Blue Mary’s live shows are a captivating and engaging experience, ranging from intimate acoustic settings, with conscious storytelling supported by African and/or Indian percussion, acoustic guitar, mandalin, harmonium and upright bass. Or they perform as an electric band, adding layers of rhythm over the punch of the western drum kit, supported by guest artists from world music backgrounds.

Linda Marr Fine Music FM presenter, “Blue Mary has successfully united the sounds of the world into moving ballads and powerful tribal infused indie pop. Blue Mary are the future for a diverse Australia”.

More info & music go to Blue Mary's website

Karifi and the African Union Dancers

Karifi are a Ghanaian drumming and dance ensemble. The real thing!
Karifi showcase the diverse cultures of Ghana, authentic drumming, chant, dance and RITUALS. A non stop powerful display of culture.

Sydney Sacred Music Festival Compilation CD

The Sydney Sacred Music Festival showcases Ceremony, Sound and Art every September throughout different venues and community spaces across Sydney.

This CD features 14 tracks from Aboriginal Australia to Mongolia, from ancient Uyghur culture to Sacred Pop fusions.

Featuring Riley Lee; IndiaJiva; Tenzin Choegyal; Heather Lee; Bukhu Gamburged to name a few.

Produced by Richard Petkovic for the Cultural Arts Collective.

(check out the Festival )