Joe Geia Band

Original songs from Aboriginal and Torres Straits Australia

           

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Name

Joe Geia Band

Genre(s)

R&B, Reggae, Roots

Content

Originals Only

Taking Bookings

Australia Wide

About Us

Geia is a renowned singer/songwriter, guitarist, didgeridoo player and influential figure in the development of contemporary Indigenous music. He writes music of bravery and beauty, telling of Aboriginal life in Australia, of the quest for justice and belonging, of history, family and love.
“I want to promote change and understanding, melodically and harmoniously,” he says, “while still sharing the little known aspects of Aboriginal history.”

He came to prominence with legendary band, No Fixed Address going on to form his own bands, always including remote Indigenous communities on his tours. Geia was also a founding member of The Black Arm Band (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMg-AAo2qN8, and featured in the documentary Murundak: Songs of Freedom that went to air on SBS in 2011 to much acclaim.

He has performed with renowned American saxophonist Pharaoh Saunders and shared Indigenous culture with jazz luminaries such as Branford Marsalis and Australia’s Bob Sedergreen (Art Attack). He played support for Ray Charles, BB King and Jimi Cliff. One of his personal highlights was performing (and welcoming) Nelson Mandela on his visit to Melbourne in 1990 at the Melbourne Entertainment Centre.

Many renowned musicians including Archie Roach, Paul Kelly, Shane Howard and Ross Hannaford have performed his songs. In particular, his song Yil Lull has stood the test of time and travelled the world, in 2017 it was included on the NIMA Awards CD Then and Now. Even after more than 30 years it is always high on the playlists of Indigenous songs for festivals, radio and important dates (such as NAIDOC celebrations). It is regularly described as the Aboriginal anthem and many schools, choirs, and bands both here and overseas, are singing his songs. 

He has been invited overseas on many occasions, sharing his knowledge, culture and music with a heartfelt commitment to making a difference and creating understanding through music. He continues to tour and write and share. 

What We Bring

Geia is a renowned singer/songwriter, guitarist, didgeridoo player and influential figure in the development of contemporary Indigenous music. He writes music of bravery and beauty, telling of Aboriginal life in Australia, of the quest for justice and belonging, of history, family and love.

"Through his music he asks us not to sustain in mourning but to commemorate, not to rise in anger but to live in hope, and he also asks us to share in traditions that he brings to us through song. His music therefore is music of consequence for all Indigenous people, and for all Australians. "
Christopher Sainsbury, 
Professor of Music Music Dept. Australian National University

Members

The Joe Geia Band is made up of different configurations - duo, trio or quartet. Currently ...
Joe Geia (Guitar & lead vocals)
Ruth Ross Pe'er (Violin, backing vocals)

Country

Australia

State / Region

Queensland

Home town

Brisbane

Interviews on ABC 2015, 2017
​98.9 Murri Hour 2019
​NITV live performances "Chocolate Martini" and Anthem Sessions 2017
Murundak - Songs of Freedom documentary 2011

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