Biography

A collaboration of islander artists from across the Pacific and Indian oceans for climate justice. "Our ancestors were bridge builders, they found strengths in forming allies in unity. Our generation must keep walking this path to continue the essence of our core values." - Sauljaljui, Paiwan - Taiwan “If you hear an Are'Are song you can feel and see how long it has been there. The songs are documents of who we are, the only gift our ancestors gave us." - Charles Maimarosia, Are'Are - The Solomon Islands The first album & film (An Oceanic Songline) was composed, recorded & filmed in nature on the artists' custodial land. We are currently working on our third album (by visiting each others islands) doing all we can to raise awareness and action on the climate crisis. Please see our website for full details - smallislandbigsong WINNER - Best album 2019 Asia/Pacific Songlines Music Awards, UK WINNER - Best Ten Albums of 2019 – German Music Critics Awards NOMINATED - Best Concept Album & Best Music Website 2019 – American Independent Music Awards NOMINATED - Album of the year & Best Indigenous Album – 2022 Golden Melody Awards, Taiwan ALBUM OF THE WEEK - BBC, RADIO 6, The Lauren Laverne show. 'The most important music documentary you will watch this year' - BEAT Magazine, Aust'. A fair trade music release. ‘There is only a dozen years for global warming to be kept to a maximum of 1.5C’. - IPCC Special Report, 2018.