A song for Kulin country.

Important Acknowledgment:
I'd like to pay my respects to the traditional owners of the land in which I live, the Kulin Nation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from our many nations and all First Nations people whose culture and songline is thriving today, in and across the world.

Kulin (Bunjil's land)

We can be found lost in love, when we desire to be found in love. 
We need to be reminded that we can find clarity and healing in the warmth of the sun. 
I encourage you to never lose hope. 

Important Acknowledgments:
I'd like to pay my respects to the traditional owners of the land in which I live, the Kulin Nation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from our many nations and all First Nations people whose culture and songline is thriving today, in and across the world.

Violet Rays (Studio)

When you love someone deeply, what kind of things do they give to you? What do you give to them? This is a song about the things that we gave.

(Raw means RAW so watch your Ears)

Important Acknowledgments:
I'd like to pay my respects to the traditional owners of the land in which I live, the Kulin Nation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from our many nations and all First Nations people whose culture and songline is thriving today, in and across the world.

The Things We Gave (Raw Version)

Sometimes all we have to do is tell the people we love, that we are changing. Life can be a spinning hurricane, we can lose each other, so hold on. This song is for us to tell the people we love that we will try if they try. 

If you are experiencing a hard time, there is help with the mob at Lifeline 13 11 14.

My voice breaks when I sing this song. 
I have deep scars from losing too many friends from suicide. 
Nah, I didn't re-record this version because it captures everything I felt when I wrote it.

'Raw Version' means watch your ears.

Important Acknowledgments:
I'd like to pay my respects to the traditional owners of the land in which I live, the Kulin Nation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from our many nations and all First Nations people whose culture and songline is thriving today, in and across the world.

I'll Try (Raw Version)

It's not a secret that when you feel like you are under the world, it can seem hard to find a way.  For me, nothing is ever enough to break me. 

Most of my songs have been written between countries (Wurundjeri to Kaurna to Kuku Yalanji) and over time (2006 to present). 

I hope you enjoy this one. It's one that I've been very excited to share for some time. 

RAW means watch your ears. 
And please be gentle with me, this has been sung in one take - eeeek.
Unsure how it sounds through headphones - I can't find my pair, right now. Ha! M x

Important Acknowledgments:
I'd like to pay my respects to the traditional owners of the land in which I live, the Kulin Nation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from our many nations and all First Nations people whose culture and songline is thriving today, in and across the world.

It's Not Enough (Raw Version)

Home from war. This is a song for hope. 

I'd like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the frontier wars on the soil that is now known as 'Australia'. The war that existed between the Aboriginal warriors, hunter and gatherers of many nations at the time of Invasion, colonisation and White settlement.

We are their children. I am their daughter.

"The Lore of the land will prevail." - Maylene

RAW means watch your ears. 
And please be gentle with me, this has been sung in one take - eeeek.
Unsure how it sounds through headphones - I can't find my pair, right now. Ha! M x

P.s MY SISTER texted during this recording - 😑

Important Acknowledgments:
I'd like to pay my respects to the traditional owners of the land in which I live, the Kulin Nation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from our many nations and all First Nations people whose culture and songline is thriving today, in and across the world.

This Is For Us (Raw Version)

This healing journey is a winding road of hope and chaos. This song is a reminder to hold space in our lives to breathe.  

Remember who you are. Remember to take the time that you need to rest, recharge and reset. I hope you enjoy this one. 

Produced by Jhay C (Studios 301) - thank you brother!

Important Acknowledgments:
I'd like to pay my respects to the traditional owners of the land in which I live, the Kulin Nation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from our many nations and all First Nations people whose culture and songline is thriving today, in and across the world.

Just Breathe

We are only human. 
We need each other. 

We can heal nasty language, racism, lateral violence and conflict.

In fact, we must. Now is the time to shed skin, and open up. On our healing journey, we may face battles of the egos and/or overwhelming changes in one's personality, passions, focus and attention - and we may turn on each other. Our gentle, beautiful selves can do great damage to one another. 

All in all, Violence is violence. We must be held accountable for perpetuating violence, accepting violence and living in a society of violence - then we can break the cycle of violence across all areas.

Will you live your life through Ego or Spirit? Both? No. Choose one. 

We can make peace. We all deserve peace. We are a family. 
And we love one another, our family, friends, neighbors, coworkers and those who are in our lives. 

Let's clean up our language, treat each other like we are human again and end this spiritual, emotional, mental and physical warfare. So, cut the shit. Enough. 

Let go. Heal. Learn. Grow. Love. Teach. 

RAW means watch your ears.
And please be gentle with me, this has been sung in one take - eeeek.
Unsure how it sounds through headphones - I can't find my pair, right now. Ha! M x

Important Acknowledgments:
I'd like to pay my respects to the traditional owners of the land in which I live, the Kulin Nation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from our many nations and all First Nations people whose culture and songline is thriving today, in and across the world.

Better Left Unsaid (RAW Version)

likes stuff. bit of music. with some mob. travels, coffee and dialogue. 

Maylene Slater-Burns, on stage known as Maylene Yinarr, is a singer-songwriter from Melbourne, Victoria on Kulin lands. Maylene writes to inspire conversations about identity and vulnerability. Her soft ballads are haunting, uplifting and thought-provoking.

Through her parents, Maylene is part of the Kamilaroi, Wiradjuri, Kuku Djungan, and Gangalidda Aboriginal nations. She has family ties to the Yanyuwa, Kuku Yalanji, Arrente, Walpirri, Yorta Yorta, Latji Latji, Wemba Wemba, Gunditjmara, Yuin, Worimi, Ngunnawal, Ngambri and Kulin nations. Kulin is home.

Maylene is a proud activist for Aboriginal self-determination and loudly calls for Federal Government reform over the treatment of First Nations people in Australia.

Listening for the sounds of the land and the universe.

Away from performances, Maylene is the Deputy Chairperson of Songlines Aboriginal Music Corporation, the state peak body supporting Indigenous artists and music based in Victoria. 

She co-runs Mindful Mob, a platform to encourage healing in blackfullas and share quotes, thoughts and inspirations relating to mindfulness, inner life and spirituality. 

Maylene was previously a member of the Dhumba Committee at TEAR Australia, delivered National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day (2014-2018) at SNAICC - National Voice for our Children and assists in all things creative to blackfulla music, healing and expression. 

Follow the adventures: 
Twitter: @maymusefreedom
Instagram: maylenemusefreedom
For bookings or to collaborate, please contact maylenesb@gmail.com
#musefreedom

 TREATY NOW! #sovereignty #stoptheforcedclosures #stoptortureinyouthdetentioncentres

Listen here: soundcloud.com/mayleneslater-burns

Important Acknowledgments:
I'd like to pay my respects to the traditional owners of the land in which I live, the Kulin Nation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from our many nations and all First Nations people whose culture and songline is thriving today, in and across the world.

Maylene Yinarr Music

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