Bobby K is based on Thursday Island and currently has three self produced albums out.  His mix of Island Reggae, contemporary and traditional sounds showcase his songs, which are based on the challenges faced in the Torres Strait.  Cycle carries a message to fathers, empowering them to come together calling for our leaders to stand in unity for our children and their future.
Cycle – music and lyrics by Bobby K


Bobby Kaigey - CYCLE

Damien Fujii from Thursday Island is very passionate about music.  His talent and real passion is making beats and creating raps and songs that match that sounds.  ‘Tell me Something’ is a song about meeting a girl and learning more about her, It’s all about the excitement as you get to know each other and grow together as a couple.
Tell Me Something - music and lyrics by Damien Fujii


Damien Fujii - TELL ME SOMETHING

The My Island Home Project was funded by the Australia Council of the Arts, The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) and Mura Kosker.  The Project's compilation CD showcases 14 of the songs that were written and recorded on Thursday Island in August 2015.  mentors include Neil Murray, Mau Power, Mike Justice and Ben Hense.  Project concept, design, funding, co-ordination and acquittal by Sally Lawrence 

Neil Murray, Maupower And MIHP Artists - MY ISLAND HOME MEDLEY

Marita Sagigi, Patricia Nakata, Elsie Seriat and Cath Cefai are the Island Gummas.  Island Gummas was formed by Cath, Patty and Marita combining their vocals in the Catholic Church on Thursday Island. Elsie joined the Gummas at their first jam session and became the 4th member of the group.  The song “A mothers love”, was inspired by the sounds of local singing legends The Mills Sisters and was originally penned around Patty's mum Cessa Nakata, one of the original Mills Sisters
A Mothers Love – lyrics – Patty Nakata, Marita Sagigi, Cath Cefai, Elsie Seriat, music by Cath and Patty





Island Gummas - MOTHERS LOVE

With maturity beyond her years, 14-year-old Katura Samson from Yam Island (Iama) is proving to be an amazing emerging artist as both a singer and songwriter.  This song is about her mums’ battle with depression and the strength she found to overcome the dark days.  “She’s not ‘locked up’ in her mind anymore, no looking back, just looking forward now”.
Locked Up – lyrics by Katura Samson, music by Ben Hense


Katura Samson - LOCKED UP

Jack Bani is from Thursday Island and is a direct descendent from the major tribe of Wagadagam, Mabayag Island.  His totem is Koedal (Crocodile), his wind is Kuki (Northwest wind) and his constellation is the Baydham Zugubal (Shark constellation).  His song is about his Grandfather, the Late Adhi Ephraim Bani.  “I was only 2 years old when he passed away, his passing has had a big impact on my life and to this day, it has left me with a vivid memory.  I wrote this song as though I have gone back in time and was there, as I am now, a teenager to witness his passing.  As one of his favourite quotes – “I have taken a walk through the Corridors of Time”
Sailing Away – Lyrics by Jack Bani and Neil Murray, Music by Neil Murray


Jack Bani - SAILING AWAY

George Musu is an Argun/Wakaid Clansman from Badu Island.  George is passionate about music, ongoing revival of our traditional songs through contemporary recordings.  George hopes to inspire this generation to treasure and keep culture alive and identify as proud Torres Strait Islanders. 
Biniw Maza Ngu – Traditional song remixed by George Musu feat. Katura Samson, Pele Savage, Jack Bani and Bobby K + Leroy Pedro and Powa Savage


George Musu - BINIW MAZA NGU

Neil Murray was founding member of the Warumpi Band and is now one of Australia’s most respected and influential singer songwriters. Neil is now living in Tjapwurrung country, Western Victoria a long way from the Saltwater people.  “The song came to me after hearing singing in the local church on TI. Its the feeling I felt about finally being on TI, its beauty, its history and the memory of it being celebrated in the music of the Mills Sisters and Seaman Dan”.
Dreaming of the Old TI  - written by Neil Murray – feat. Island Gummas


Neil Murray Feat. Island Gummas DREAMING OF THE OLD TI

My name is Pele Savage - born on Thursday Island. I am in Year 11 at Tagai State College. I am aspiring to be a music teacher. The song I have composed is about having a loss in the family and going through that difficult stage of grieving. I dedicate this to my brother.
God’s Hands – music and lyrics by Pele Savage


Pele Savage - GODS HANDS

Hobson Patrick Levi from St Paul’s Village on Moa Island is a singer, songwriter with over 30 years in the business.  Inspiration for the song “Boom Bang” came from the local boys and taxi drivers using the Lingo and sign language for “there and back”.
Boom Bang – lyrics and music by Patrick Levi, Steven Sailor and Mike Justice.


Patrick Levi - BOOM BANG

Originally from Palm Island, now living on Poruma (Coconut Island), Patrick Bonner is an emerging singer and songwriter.  The words for this song were inspired by Bible scripture and is a prayer to God asking for help to understand, learn and deal with life’s lessons, whether good or bad.
Let there be Light – written by Patrick Bonner feat. Jack Bani, Katura Samson and Pele Savage


Patrick Bonner - LET THERE BE LIGHT

Rita Kaitap, singer, songwriter of Kubin Community on Moa Island, originally from Badu Island with blood ties to Saibai, Mer, Feleiasi Village of Western Samoa and Rotumah.  The song is about empowering women young or old to believe that God’s given us the strength and ability to rise up and conquer or change our circumstances for the better.  If we let him, he will light up the way to go and he will get all the glory.
Warrior Woman – lyrics by Rita Kaitap and Elisha Dorante, feat guitar Lonnie Pedro


Rita Kaitap - WARRIOR WOMAN

oseph Desmond David is a singer, songwriter from the Central part of the Torres Strait and currently lives on Poruma (Coconut Island). Joseph’s family is from Yam Island and his ancestry runs all the way back to Tudu, the English name for Warriors Island.  “I wrote this song for my mum just to thank her for everything that she has done for me”. 

Joseph Desmond David - THANK YOU MUMMA

Maria Passi is originally from Mer and Darnley Island in the East of the Torres Strait.  In 2013, Maria was sitting at home looking through the Haddon’s Expedition and was fascinated by her great grandfather, Aet Pasi (Pasi Atha) and his amazing story.  “They had to be strong, fierce warriors, If they hadn’t survived, I would not be here today.  I feel the spiritual connection I have with him and my ancestors, guiding my path and finding their strength in me.  I feel them here with me guiding me on my journey”.

Maria Passi - HAIL TO THE ROOTS

Island Gummas MY ISLAND HOME

Peter Lyons LONG AGO

Jared Noah STRUGGLE

Jossie Lola grew up listening to gospel music and was mostly influenced by Christine Anu, Carrie Underwood, Tori Kelly and Brandy. She started singing at the age of 10, as a soloist and in a group band. She is based out of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and has connections to Torres Strait.   Her song “Heaven will show me” is her original work and tells of her search for identity and hope in finding her island blood lines in the Torres Strait. 
Heaven will Show Me - lyrics Jossie Lola, music Neil Murray

Jossie Lola HEAVEN WILL SHOW ME

My Island Home Project works with Indigenous artists to develop their songwriting and recording skills.  Mentors include Neil Murray - co-founder of the Warumpi Band and the original composer of the song "My Island Home", Patrick Mau - Mau Power, a lyrical artist from the Torres Strait who covered the song with his hip hop version along with Music Producers Mike Justice and Ben Hense.  Project concept, funding applications, production and co-ordination by Sally Lawrence of Black Cockatoo.

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