About
Wantok Musik is a trailblazing music label and cultural organisation connecting Australia, Timor-Leste and the broader Pacific region. Founded to amplify First Nations, Melanesian and Pacific voices, Wantok champions artists whose work preserves language, strengthens culture, and shares powerful stories with global audiences.
Our catalogue spans traditional, contemporary, experimental and cross-cultural collaborations, all deeply rooted in identity, community and place. Wantok is dedicated to ethical, culturally grounded, artist-led approaches to music creation and dissemination.
Music
Feto Erói - Jovie
Hamoris Lian Timor
Hote' Hote' - Charles Maimarosia
Hote' Hote'
Apo Apo - Kamalita Tibola
Lek Mak
Abebe - George Telek
Celebration of a Legend
Aii Na Mae - Natty Dolaiasi
Sifoa
Elder - Radical Son
Bilambiyal (The Learning)
Coolibah - Frank Yamma
Tjukurpa: The Story
Taoba - Kaumaakonga
Taoba
Kukurai - Rhythm Yard
Lek Mak
Dailor - Lolobremu
Hamoris Lian Timor
Black Butterfly - Tio
Sorousian
Sinsini Anakaa - Mary Eugenia Diou
Lek Mak
Highlights
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20+ years amplifying Pacific and First Nations music on global stages
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Projects supported by DFAT, Creative Australia, in-country partners
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International touring across Australia, Europe, PNG, Vanuatu, Aotearoa, Timor-Leste
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Cross-cultural productions featured in film, television and festivals
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Collaborations across universities, arts institutions and cultural bodies
Recent & Upcoming Projects
Pacific Women: Music for Change
Uplifting women through music creation, capacity building and community engagement in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville and Tonga.
Hamoris Lian Timor: Feto nia Lian, Feto nia Istória (Her Voice, Her Story)
An Office for the Arts-funded exchange connecting Timorese and Australian women artists in Dili through co-writing, recording and cultural immersion.
Lek Mak
Recording music and stories in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville from diverse regions, reflecting the urgency of broader social issues such as climate change and violence against women.
Sync Licensing
Wantok offers a curated, high-quality catalogue of:
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One-stop tracks
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Traditional and contemporary music
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Indigenous language songs
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Acoustic, rock, roots and hybrid genres
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Cultural music suitable for film, TV, documentaries and games
Metadata, stems, cue sheets and clearance support available on request.
Contact for sync: info@wantokmusik.org
Press
Lek Mak and Hamoris Lian Timor
"Grounded in place, culture and history, both these wonderful albums provide hope for their people, as well as an insightful and valuable education for listeners worldwide." - Seth Jordan, Songlines Magazine
Charles Maimarosia, Hote' Hote'
"Maimarosia’s sound is as unique in its innovation as it is heartfelt in its acknowledgement of tradition." - Juliette Salom, Beat Magazine
Frank Yamma, Countryman
"The incredible authenticity and sincerity shine through on every song." Matthew Forss, Metro Asheville
Contact
Email: info@wantokmusik.org
Website: wantokmusik.org