But for all his bohemian flair, he is naturally grounded. This collaboration was, in many was, an homage to world peace, symbolising “all people coming together around the globe to return to spirit, respect the ancient ways and protect the Earth and the very essence of creation”.Ĭharacterised by tousled blonde hair, bare feet and a bright-blue, pensive gaze, Rudd emanates freedom of spirit. In 2015 Rudd wrapped up his most recent project, Nanna – a reference to Mother Earth – with the help of his new collective The United Nations. But across his nine studio albums, Rudd has been celebrated for his ability to weave genres together – from tribal beats to delicate acoustic guitar. The Spirit Bird album is regarded as the pinnacle of Rudd’s solo career, capturing the most beautiful aspects of his voice, his songs and his spirit. Songs such as ‘Follow the Sun’ from his 2012 album Spirit Bird still reverberate on radios and much-loved playlists of fans who can’t get enough of his message: respect for the earth, respect your kin and a zest for life. But it is not the genre that people know him for, but his message. For those who don’t know him, he has described his sound as a blend of roots, reggae and folk. Music has the ability to bring people together, and this is particularly true of Xavier Rudd. Maddie Lakos talks to award-winning Australian artist Xavier Rudd about music, spirituality and feeling the earth beneath your feet.
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