Music in Exile by Aleisha Heidi Zoumaras
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Music in Exile by Aleisha Heidi Zoumaras

Music in Exile

Photos: Aleisha Heidi Zoumaras
"We are ambassadors. They should give us diplomatic passports so we can travel with our music." - Seydou “Kanazoe” Diabate

Music in Exile (est. 2019 Melbourne/Naarm, Australia) is a not-for-profit record label and registered charity dedicated to supporting musicians with lived experience of migration and displacement who are living and working within the Australian music industry.

Its vision is for a society where meaningful connection and genuine care drive collective action, creating a safe and harmonious future for all. Music in Exile believes this can be achieved by uplifting individual artists and amplifying their stories, fostering a strong sense of community cohesion, and shaping an Australian music landscape that truly reflects the diversity of voices across the country.

All of the organisation’s work is guided by an unwavering ‘artist‑first’ principle, ensuring that every artist retains ownership over the tools, resources and networks needed to build sustainable, dynamic and impactful creative careers. Music in Exile seeks to make lasting change by empowering individuals as the foundation for broader cultural transformation.

musicinexile.com.au

PROJECT

MNHMH 04: Jutna

In 2024, Mnemosyne Projects invited Music in Exile to participate in the Hydra Art Residency at the Old Carpet Factory.

OBJECTS

Jutna LP

PRESS