One of the old people.. it was through that Junba dream it was given to him, he seen himself over the fire, the Argula (devil) was mirroring him. He was asking himself, is this me who I'm looking at? Ngiya Ga Ngiya means “is this me?”” - Kallum Mungulu

Kallum Mungulu

Debut Album - "Ngiya Ga Ngiya"

After a very successful album with his band The Krui3ers (released on vinyl/digital through Melbourne-based record label Music In Exile in 2022), Kalo went back in to the studio to write and record his debut solo album. 

Friend and collaborator Nicholas Allbrook (POND) co-produced many of the tracks with Kalo, including the rolling, hypnotic lead single "Ngiya Ga Ngiya".  Allbrook also facilitated the recording of "Nothing's Ever The Same" at Rada Studios, Fremantle. The remainder of the tracks were recorded and mixed by Kalo and Samuel Newman, at 6DBY Larrkardi Radio in Derby.

Kalo's eight-year-old daughter Kaliza makes a special appearance on "Paradise", a song of love and longing written for their Worrora Country (North of Derby along the coast).

On "Rain Song" and "Broongool", Kalo invited an important Elder and teacher, Matt "Dambal" Martin to sing. Dambal sung Worrora Junba (songs and dances given to composers from Country, often through their dreams) to which Kalo responded in his signature country/rock style. 

"Ngiya Ga Ngiya" is a Country album: as real as it gets. Through his writing Kallum Mungulu shares stories of people and places from around the West Kimberley; a truly inimitable place. 

Funded by the Australian Government through the Indigenous Contemporary Music Fund

Ngiya Ga Ngiya

Kallum Mungulu

“One of the old people.. it was through that Junba dream it was given to him, he seen himself over the fire, the Argula (devil) was mirroring him. He was asking himself, is this me who I'm looking at? Ngiya Ga Ngiya means Read more
“One of the old people.. it was through that Junba dream it was given to him, he seen himself over the fire, the Argula (devil) was mirroring him. He was asking himself, is this me who I'm looking at? Ngiya Ga Ngiya means “is this me?” ”

After a very successful album with his band The Krui3ers (released on vinyl/digital through Melbourne-based record label Music In Exile in 2022), Kalo went back in to the studio to write and record his debut solo album. Friend and collaborator Nicholas Allbrook (Pond) features heavily throughout, including lead single "Ngiya Ga Ngiya" and facilitated the recording of "Nothing's Ever The Same" at Rada Studios in Fremantle.

At 8 years old, Kalo's daughter Kaliza recorded the second verse and chorus of "Paradise", a song of longing for their Worrora Country (north of Derby along the coast).

On "Rain Song" and "Broongool", Kalo invited an important elder and teacher, Matt "Dambal" Martin to sing old Worrora Junba songs (Songs and dances that come from country to composers in their dreams) to which Kalo responded in his signature country/rock style.

Kallum is a true country musician in his observation of daily life around him. Through his lense we get an insight in to many shades of Kimberley life from cowboys and wanderers to local gigs.
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Kallum Mungulu Film Launch

Lawson Flats, Perth

For more info and RSVP HERE: https://community.lawsonflats.com/event/KALLEMMUNGULU

Three short films produced by James Hall and Melle Branson follow Kallum and family out on Worrora Country, via a 4hr boat trip north of Derby. Through songs and stories, Kalo takes us on a journey to a place only few have travelled. The evening will also feature an interview and live performance from Kallum. Door fee on the night.

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