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Barkaa

BARKAA is a Malyangapa, Barkindji woman who’s roots come from Western New South Wales, living on Gandangara land in South West Sydney.

Music to BARKAA has been part of her journey to express herself and passionate about the truth and issues impacting First Nations people. She released her debut single ""For My Tittas"" which put her on the map followed by her debut E.P ‘BLAK MATRIARCHY’ which has propelled her to remarkable heights over the last couple of years.

In 2022, BARKAA continued to make waves with rounding out the year with two ARIA nominations and a victory in the King Brown - Song of the Year category at the National Indigenous Music Awards. She was also honoured as an FBi SMAC Award winner for the third consecutive year, triumphing in the coveted Record of the Year category with her album ""Blak Matriarchy"" and securing the Best Video award for its eponymous film clip, as well as, taking home the Best International Hip Hop Single of the Year Award at the International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards.

Her exceptional contributions to the music industry led being featured in Vogue Magazine and being dubbed as the new matriarch of Australian rap by GQ.

BARKAA's journey as an artist not only encompasses her musical prowess but also her dedication to addressing important societal issues and celebrating her rich cultural heritage. As her star continues to rise, BARKAA proves herself to be an influential force in shaping our nations music scene.


 


Blak Matriarchy is a track I wrote telling people that through the white Australia policy, the assimilation process laws and the forced removal of blak children from blak mothers that I will never assimilate to fit into this world colonisers created off the stolen land of our people. I will rise time and time again like my Ancestors did and even if the whole country is against me, I know who I am as a Blak woman in this country and I know exactly what I stand for. I am one with this land, I am one with my people and I belong here, even though growing I felt like I wasn’t welcome in my own country.
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Discography

11 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller

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