Stellar Moon is a First Nations singer-songwriter from the Kimberley whose powerful vocals, funky riffs, and country-blues overtones shape her unique brand of soul music. Through raw, honest storytelling, she takes listeners on a journey of connection, freedom, and healing. Her warm, dynamic presence wins over audiences, leaving them feeling comforted, liberated and gently stirred.
Stellar sings partly in Nyikina Nganka/language, her grandmother’s language—a practice she describes as being a profound part of her own journey of healing and empowerment.
After many years as a sought-after cover band vocalist, Monique chose at 40 to bare her soul and step fully into her original music. Stellar Moon was born in 2020. Joined by her co-pilot — ‘the best Mick ever’ — and her band, the Dark Knights, Stellar Moon tours extensively across WA.
Stellar has appeared at major festivals including Nannup Music Festival, Ord Valley Musters and Blues at Bridgetown. Her debut album Phases was released in March 2024, with the single Still Tea holding a spot in the AMRAP Top 10 for three consecutive weeks. She has also supported Australian greats such as Emily Wurramara, Daryl Braithwaite, and The Waifs.
Kankawa Nagarra (also known as Olive Knight) is a Walmajarri, Gooniyandi, and Bunuba Elder from Wangkatjungka community, in the Kimberley region, whose music powerfully blends blues, gospel, country, and Indigenous songlines.
Born around 1943 and being part of the Stolen Generations, she discovered her love for music through gospel choirs and country radio growing up, but didn’t purchase her first guitar until she was 40, defying cultural constraints that discouraged women from playing wooden instruments.
Nagarra’s debut album, Wirlmarni (released in August 2024), was recorded in a stripped-back style — just her voice and guitar — bringing her stories and Country to life in a deeply intimate way. The album earned her the 2024 Australian Music Prize, recognized for its raw emotional depth and cultural resonance.
Beyond her music, Kankawa is a teacher, mentor, and human rights advocate. She collaborated on the Walmajarri dictionary in the 1960s and continues to advocate for language preservation, youth wellbeing, and caring for Country. Her work and influence were further acknowledged when she was inducted into the Western Australia Women’s Hall of Fame in 2024.
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