Kamilaroi and Tongan artist Radical Son has a knack for telling a story through song. Login or signup to continue reading The artist otherwise known as David Leha has just released a powerful new album, Bilambiyal (The Learning) , that explores his personal journey of redemption and healing though cultural connection and community. The album was released on Leha's own label, Wantok Musik, with the help of a team including Full Circle Audio, Marcus Longfoot, Andy Robinson, David Bridie, Frank Yamma and Emma Donovan.
It's been 10 years since he released his debut album Cause 'N Affect and while he has experimented with different sounds on Bilambiyal , the soft but soulful strength of Leha's vocals and the intensity of his lyrics remain the same. If anything, they're even more intense this time around. His is a passionate cry for culture and for connection in the modern age.
"It has been 10 years. It's scary how fast time goes," Leha says. "I guess what I wanted to tell this time is that no matter which government is in, which trend is trending or what is fashionable right now, there is a reality that Country is.
"I wanted to tell the importance of the culture that spoke the language of the land." The single Yuluwirri Wandabaa (The Rainbow Dreaming) was released in June and is a case in point. "I absolutely love this song.
A song about ceremony and culture," Leha says. "Country provides us a way of living and sustenance both physically and mentally. It provides the story and the.
