'My parents nurture my dreams': Filipino-Aboriginal musician ipinagmamalaki ang pamilya, kultura at musika

Ayon kay Dobby, dahil nakita ng kanyang ina ang hilig niya sa musika, pinasok siya sa piano lessons noong siya ay pitong taong gulang. Sa tulong ng kanyang ama, kalaunan ay binili nila ang piano sa hulugan upang makapag-praktis siya nang maayos. Lumipas ang panahon, naipakita niya ang kanyang galing nang makamit ang ARIA Awards noong 2024.

According to Dobby, his parents recognized his passion for music and enrolled him in piano lessons at seven, later buying him a piano to support his practice. Their support helped lead to his success, including winning an ARIA Award in 2024. He recently released the single ‘Good for Nothing,’ with his new album ‘Marshmellow’ coming in 2026. Credit: Dobby Facebook

Key Points

• Si Rhyan Clapham aka Dobby ay isang musician na may malalim na koneksyon sa Indigenous Australia. Ang kanyang ama ay Indigenous, mula sa Brewarrina sa Ngemba land at Murrawarri Republic sa Weilmoringle, NSW.
• Ang ina ni Dobby ay dumating sa Australia taong 1985 mula sa Tacloban sa Pilipinas at ang lutong Adobo nito ang kanyang paboritong pagkaing Pinoy.
• Kamakailan lang inilabas niya ang single na ‘Good for Nothing’ at abangan ang kanyang bagong album na ‘Marshmellow’ nitong taong 2026.

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'My parents nurture my dreams': Filipino-Aboriginal musician ipinagmamalaki ang pamilya, kultura at musika

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My mother, along with my dad, recognised my passion for music and nurtured it from the start, their belief became my inspiration. Through music, I honour my languages, share our history, and represent my ancestors in hip-hop music with pride and purpose.

Rhyan Clapham 'Dobby', Filipino-Aboriginal musician

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