The mysterious Mount Force has been patrolling Perth's city streets. Part mounted police force / bird of prey / art project. Anthony Stewart cracked the mystery.

A mysterious force is patrolling Perth's streets #mountforce

A small collection of music produced by or in association with Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander peoples. Lew and myself put this mix together in mid 2015 for our radio show on the community broadcaster 3RRR 102.7fm. 

We're hardly in a position to make commentary on the vastly diverse musical cultures that exist across the cities, towns and communities in Australia, but this seemed like a simple way to provide an alternative to the JJJ countdown. We encourage you to have a look and listen for yourself - you'll fine everything from desert reggae to 90s house, and stomping rock. 

Thanks and gratitude to all the musicians involved in these projects, both living and deceased; to C.A.A.M.A. for releasing almost half the songs on this mix, Incite Youth Arts (http://redsandculture.com/) for their excellent compilations, and resources like IndigiTube (http://www.indigitube.com.au/) for a chance to hear these fantastic artists. Thanks to Peter Mumme for providing a deeper understanding of the Waak Waak Jungi project (for which there is a reissue in development). 

The refusal to celebrate Australia Day is part of an ongoing fight for the recognition of first nations people's rights. If nothing else, we hope this mix can serves as an alternative soundtrack for a weekend that otherwise resounds with a the cannons, fireworks and bells of Australia's colonial history. If you are able bodied and free, I encourage you to attend one of the many rallys that will be taking place on the 26th January. 

Waak Waak Jungi - White Cockatoo (Contemporary)
Archie Roach - Weeping in the Forest
Joe Geia - Yil Lull
George Rrurrambu & Birdwave - Kulilaya (Listen)
George Rrurrambu & Birdwave - Bäru
Jon Royle, Joe Geia - The Island
Waak Waak Jungi - Kid’s Hunting Song
Lajamanu Teenage Band - Vision
Blekbala Mujik - Come-n-Dance 
Waak Waak Jungi - Mother I'm Coming
Blekbala Mujik - Mibala Yubala
Maroochy Barambah - Mongungi (Tribal Mix)
Napthali Willis and Messiah Long - Here Comes the Rain
Sunrize Band - Lem Bana Mani Mani
Coloured Stone - Island of Greed
Joe Geia - Fighting for our Rights

VA - Coloured Stones

Nomads & Pilgrims

Recorded by Alex Patching

2016

1. Intl. Investment (0:00)
2. Labor Party Song (5:22)
3. The Claw (8:17)
4. Footy (13:15)
5. Drones (17:38)
6. C.Y. (20:56)

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