Neil Murray

**Neil Murray** is an Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist whose music beautifully bridges rock, folk, and Indigenous Australian influences. Born in Victoria, he first gained prominence in the 1980s as a founding member of the groundbreaking Warumpi Band, one of Australia’s first Indigenous rock groups. His solo career, spanning over three decades, is marked by heartfelt storytelling that explores themes of land, identity, and connection to Country, often drawing from his collaborations with Aboriginal communities.

With a warm, gravelly voice and a knack for crafting vivid narratives, Neil’s releases like *Blood & Longing* and *The Telling* reflect his enduring commitment to social justice and cultural exchange. He’s perhaps best known for writing the anthem “My Island Home,” later popularized by Christine Anu. Recent works like *Tjungu* (a collaboration with Indigenous artists) and *Broken Land* continue to showcase his ability to blend rootsy grooves with poetic lyricism. A quiet legend of Aussie music, Neil remains a voice for unity and resilience, always keeping his sound grounded in the red dust of the Outback.