Australia's Mitch Tambo marries ancient traditions with modern pop

First Nations artist is a songwriter, dancer and didgeridoo player

Melbourne-based didgeridoo player Mitch Tambo's cover of the hit Australian song "Absolutely Everybody" has appeared on music charts globally, including in the U.K., the U.S., Europe, Indonesia, Thailand and New Zealand. (Photo courtesy of Mitch Tambo)

CAT WOODS, Contributing writer

January 20, 2021 08:15 JST

MELBOURNE -- Melbourne-based didgeridoo player Mitch Tambo's cover of the hit Australian song "Absolutely Everybody" is a joyous mix of ancient Aboriginal language and instrumentals with modern music.

It is an allegory for how young First Nations artists in Australia are combining the modern and ancestral worlds they inhabit, helping many make sense of their identities.