Tag: Jessica Mauboy

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Jessica Mauboy Indonesia Bound

Jessica Mauboy will explore her Indonesian heritage later this month when she heads to Jakarta as part of a cultural exchange. Her father is Indonesian, while her mother is of indigenous Australian, native American, and English descent.

That’s some mix!

The Young Diva was invited as a guest of the Australian Embassy in Jakarta to participate in the week-long trip.

While she’s there Jess will perform on the Indonesian breakfast TV show Nuansa Pagi and Indonesian Idol Spectacular. She’ll also attend a special function for Australian Ambassador Bill Farmer. Sounds like she’s going to be a busy girl!

Jessica is currently working on her solo release, which has got to be a welcome change from those Young Divas dance covers!

Image source: S B @ Wikimedia Commons

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Jessica Mauboy’s Talent is Deadly

She may have lost the Australian Idol crown to Damien Leith, but there was no second prize for Jessica Mauboy last night. The teen sensation was named Artist of the Year at the Deadly Awards.

The Deadlys celebrate the achievements of indigenous Australians in music, sport, entertainment, and the community.

“Being part indigenous, it does mean a lot,” said Jess, whose mother is Aboriginal.

“I see the youth having difficulties knowing what they want to do and I really want to be a role model.”

It’s been a big week for the 18-year-old from Darwin, who was also just named as the newest Young Diva. She replaces Ricki-Lee Coulter in the Idol supergroup, which also features Kate DeAraugo, Paulini Curuenavuli, and Emily Williams.

Entertainer Jimmy Little was honoured with the lifetime achievement award for his music and charity work for improved indigenous health.

Kev Carmody’s Cannot Buy My Soul was named album of the year, while Queensland’s Black Image took home the band of the year award.

Troy Casser-Daley’s “Going Back Home” won the song of the year, recognising the most-performed indigenous song in 2007.

Image source: Jeaneeem @ Flickr.com