Fred Leone is in town launching his latest 7″ single Yirimi Gundir at the Golden Age Cinema.

Fred Leone is one of the Butchulla Songmen with Aboriginal, Tongan and South-Sea Islander roots. He comes from the Garrwa and Butchulla tribes. Fred’s role as a Songman sees him as one of the custodians of traditional Butchulla songs and one of a handful of keepers and custodians of their language.

Fred blends his love of hip-hop rhyming and his singularly unique vocal style with his adeptness playing traditional instruments to create an utterly new and unique sound. He’s known for his abilities to transcend genre and form whilst bringing the true integrity of his life’s calling as a Songman to the forefront of all that he touches.

The Yirimi Gundir single features both the traditional version of the song and a powerful remix by his friend and musical accomplice, Trials. Releasing both the original traditional version, and the remix at the same time is a statement; that you cannot truly understand the present without acknowledging the past. Only by listening to both tracks will you understand the trajectory of this piece.

The launch will include a feature-length presentation of Wunungu Awara animated shorts, listening party and more. Joining on the night by DJ D and MC MUNK. Big thanks to Fred for stopping by 2SER Breakfast for a chat!