Xavier Rudd

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Xavier Rudd is an Australian singer and songwriter. He also plays several instruments, including the guitar, harmonica, didgeridoo, and banjo, among others. Much of Xavier’s music incorporates socially conscious themes, such as environmentalism, and is considered to have a spiritual connotation. One of Xavier’s great-grandmothers was an Aboriginal Australian and some of his music speaks to the plight of the Aboriginal people, who still face extreme marginalization today.

His album, Spirit Bird, and the title track were created after Xavier’s encounter with a red-tailed black cockatoo in Australia. He had a powerful experience of imagery and emotion, stating:

“A lot of that [album] grew out of me giving myself to that country up in the Kimberley and that country gave it back to me… I’d been on a bit of a journey and Spirit Bird represents that.” – Xavier Rudd

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6NFckh8K9k

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Xavier Rudd has been an artist that we've wanted to have on Mahogany since we started back in 2010! His artistry and songwriting is on another level, and we are so excited to be able to present the first or two songs, captured in his hometown area of Torquay, Australia. Follow The Sun has captured so many people since its release and this version - alongside a chorus of the native birds - is stunning.

Catch Xavier on his world tour dates via this link: https://xavierrudd.com/

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