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Wiradjuri-Ilonggo singer-songwriter Mo'Ju creates music to connect with self and others

Singer-songwriter Mo'Ju is of Wiradjuri and Ilonggo descent. Credit: Supplied

Wiradjuri-Ilonggo singer and songwriter Mo'Ju talks about having a "little crew of Filoriginals," leaning into their Filipino identity and queerness and, using music as a way to tell stories about the human experience.

Although their family moved around a lot due to their father's job, Mo'ju spent a good part of their childhood and teen years in Dubbo.
Mo'ju identifies as non-binary, but said it took a while before they had the right words for their queerness.
They named one of their albums 'Oro, Plata, Mata' in honour of their uncle, the legendary Filipino director Peque Gallaga who made a film of the same title.

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