Interview with Mo'Ju

We welcome Wiradjuri/Filipino singer-songwriter and visionary Mo’Ju to the show to share their thoughts on change as they embark on a new sonic journey with their groundbreaking new album “ORO PLATA MATA”. A complex amalgamation of Mo’Ju’s culture, heritage, sense of self and worldview, it is a heartfelt call for change that touches on topics such as eco-anxiety and capitalism whilst elevating the singer-songwriter’s iconic alt-R&B sound to new heights. 

About Mo'Ju

Recent years have seen ARIA-nominated musician and songwriter Mo’Ju enter new realms of renown, their brand of visceral storytelling striking at the heart of a country whose social and cultural climate was manoeuvring a particular state of unrest and change.

 

A full spectrum of emotion and sonic textures marry together in Mo’Ju’s music, producing sounds that can be equal measures of sensuality, vulnerability and hard-hitting strength. When their 2018 studio album Native Tongue was released to widespread acclaim, it was not without debate, Native Tongue ignited and inspired some long overdue, sometimes tough, conversations.

 

The inability to categorise where an artist such as Mo’Ju fits has been a common narrative throughout their career. However, the Naarm-based musician, songwriter, storyteller and third culture kid (Filipino/Wiradjuri), is not here to be boxed in and commodified. Their music is created in alignment with a central artistic vision that is built on truth, authenticity and most importantly, legacy.

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