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Birdz & Fred are cousins by family, but brothers in music. Both artists hail from
Ngulungbura Clan of the Butchulla nation with Fred Leone being one of the three
Butchulla songmen. Indeed, their new E.P.s title, 'Girra', means FIRE in the Butchulla
language and pays homage to their traditional language, roots and identity.
Girra is a project the likes of which has not been seen before.

A perfect pairing of Birdz's sharp, poetic, rhythmic, lyricisms fused with Aboriginal
Creole and Fred's soaring vocals in both Butchulla and English.

This collaboration builds on the success of their hit single Bagi-La-m Bargan.
Between them they have collaborated and toured with the likes of Public Enemy, Missy
Higgins, John Butler, Xavier Rudd, Dead Prez, Amanda Palmer and many more iconic
artists.

Fred’s role as a Songman sees him as one of the custodians of the traditional songs of
the Butchulla tribe and one of a handful of keepers and custodians of their language.
 

Warnings: GIRRA music and storytelling explore mature themes such as social justice, cultural identity, and resilience.