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RADICAL SON
Effortlessly crossing genres from soul to hip-hop and beyond, Radical Son is a standout vocalist and songwriter like no other. His often-poignant lyrics chart a course from hopelessness to healing; mercilessly
deconstructing what is, and forever imagining what could be.
Radical Son’s music and stories are always guided by his Indigenous heritage from the Kamilaroi nation of
Australia and the south pacific nation of Tonga.
As a vocalist, Radical Son has a unique ability to deliver as a soul singer, rapper and spoken word artist.
This natural dexterity defines his earned place and presence in the contemporary musical landscape. The
back-bone of Radical Son’s stories continuously urge our human spirit to approach life through love and
compassion.
Radical Son has spent the past year writing and recording his first full length soul and spoken word album to be released later in 2013. The album is being produced by Lotek (Roots Manuva, Mercury Award winner
2009), with vocal arrangements by Steve Spacek (Spacek Band, Sound in Color, Afrika Hi Tek) and also
features special guest performances from Archie Roach, Emma Donovan, Deline Briscoe among others.
RECENT PERFORMANCES
Woodford Folk Festival 2012
Melbourne Indigenous Festival 2012
Sydney Festival 2011
Pacifica Festival Auckland NZ 2011
RISE Festival Melbourne 2011
Desert Fringe Adelaide 2011
“Radical Son is a unique and powerful indigenous artist with a message for all people”
Triple J Aus Music Website
“Can’t wait to hear new music from Radical Son, one of those artists whose talent deserves not just
success, but a great shine…”
Urthboy (Elefant Tracks, The Herd)