MUFASSA is your typical laid-back Aussie nomad, travelling the country for the past 7 years with a guitar on his back. Originally from the Sunny Coast, he has established himself in all corners of the country as a talented multi-instrumentalist and gifted songwriter.

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MUFASSA's music is a blend of easy-going, hazy roots & reggae. His style is deeply rooted in the sounds of the Australian countryside, drawing inspiration from its natural beauty. MUFASSA's songs are a depiction of a life, free from the man.

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With two studio EPs under his belt (reaching no.3 and 5 on the National AMRAP Regional Charts) MUFASSA has recently released his 3rd EP titled 'Drifting Away' recorded at Yama-Nui Studio on the Sunshine Coast.

 

MUFASSA's live performances are renowned for being real and authentic, as he weaves personal anecdotes and tales of the land into his music. He has a unique skill of making people feel warm and welcomed when performing, something he credits to his days growing up around campfires with family and friends, hearing endless stories, banter and laughter.

 

In recent years, MUFASSA has embraced the travelling lifestyle, floating between Southwest WA & the Sunny Coast of QLD, where he continues to perform and record new music. He has a dedicated fanbase and his coastal roots music continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. MUFASSA is a true original, and his music is a reflection of the unique spirit of Australia.

 

THE BAND: Sun soaked 'Coastal-Roots’ groovers MUFASSA & The Summer Haze always bring the lush summer vibes with a smile. Drenched in dance floor rhythms, they mix traditional reggae influences with classic 70's surf tones, lots of brass and bulk vocal harmonies, hinting to the likes of Mike Love, Paul Simon and Bobby Alu.

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THE DUO: The Lion & The Bear combine the mighty roar of Roots/Reggae and the soulful growl of Blues & Ballads.

Their East (Sunshine Coast, QLD) meets West (Southwest, WA) working friendship was forged over a shared love of coastal life, celebrating simplicity, and creating genuine music and moments.

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As a seasoned bass player Gary James has been fattening up the bottom end of Mufassa’s sun-soaked roots shows on the West Coast for the last couple of years and through Mufassa’s support and contacts he made the final push to release his solo debut “Older & Better” followed by the “Down the Road” Northwest tour in 2023.

 

Mufassa, in turn has released his latest EP, "Drifting Away” (2024), recorded at Yama-Nui Studios on the Sunshine Coast, which has been favourably received by venue and festival audiences, and achieved No.2 on the AMRAP Charts.

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As you can imagine the shows are flavoured with genre bending variety. As well as each having their own unique recipe’s for writing a song, The Lion & The Bear also bring their own organic spice to the mix. Acoustic guitar, ukulele, resonator, percussion will be featured in some of their more stripped back offerings and will pave the way for the churning low-end of bass and beats and resounding dubbed-out guitar that’ll feature in the party set.

 

Whether you’re chasing the release of a sweat-drenched dance, adventure of a good yarn or the soothing balm of a reflective moment, this unlikely duo has you covered.

 

MUFASSA IN THE COMMUNITY: An ambassador for YouTurn Youth Support (Sunshine Coast), MUFASSA is at the grassroots level raising awareness and support for youth mental health, volunteering his time to inspire the next generation.

 

Since 2020, MUFASSA has been facilitating music workshops and events up in the Gulf Country of Queensland.

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“I didn’t understand much about our countries culture growing up, for some reason it wasn’t taught in our schools 🤔 Now, I take every opportunity I can to immerse myself in it. The more I can connect to the land and to its people, those who protect it, the more I am able to learn and create a better life for my children.” - MUFASSA

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MUFASSA draws influence from a multitude of musical storytellers including Mike Love (for his passion), Paul Kelly (for his honesty) and Archie Roach (for his legacy).

 

SOLO EP: ‘Life In The Left Hand Land’ (Easy-Listening, Acoustic) I was working on this EP as I travelled around Australia with my family in our caravan between 2019-2022. The many long roads and remote landscapes provided ample time for reflection and creativity. Each song has been recorded with my good friend and mentor, Brian Goodworth at Big Rock Studio’s (Mount Coolum) on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, my home. Aside from the banjo parts, I recorded each instrument and vocal on this EP, something that I am extremely proud of!

 

“Music forms the soul of our community, it tells stories, shares knowledge, inspires us and brings people together through some of the most honest and vulnerable self-expressions. Without music, we lose those exceptionally unique experiences that fuel our lifelong memories and connections. Now more than ever, music is an invaluable asset to our health and wellbeing, as individuals and as a collective!” This EP is my contribution of healing to the world, our community!

 

"A shady spot in the countryside, the smell of campfires in the air and a wonderful indie folk track that definitely deserves to be heard. This was at least the first image that came to mind when we listened to the new single 'Butterflies' by the Australian artist Mufassa. Also, in terms of the artwork it becomes clear that we were not so bad with our first thought." -Berlin On Air Listen Now: https://gyro.to/LifeInTheLeftHandLane

 

East to West, North to South, life is a combination of sand, salt and sounds for this musical journeyman!

 

Host MUFASSA at your place with Parlour Gigs: https://app.parlourgigs.com/artist/mufassa

 

QUOTES: “Always bringing in the lush summer vibes with a smile, this band never disappoints.” Nkechi Anele (Roots N All, Triple J)

 

"With sweet surfer reggae riffs, teamed with lyrics that lure you to your happy place, Blue Sky is the perfect tune to slide into your Spring/Summer soundtrack" - Nikki G, Noosa FM

 

“Blessed by the ocean, fly through the trees, do what makes you happy & follow your dreams.” – MUFASSA