Mitch Tambo and his wife, Voice of Lele have released a duet of My Island Home, now available on all streaming platforms.

The song, originally written by Neil Murray and made famous by Warumpi Band and later Christine Anu, is a well-known anthem about connection to home and country.

Mitch Tambo, a proud Gomeroi and Birri Gubba man, and Lele, a West Papuan refugee, bring their own cultural perspectives to this new version, marking 30 years since Anu's release.

Mitch Tambo said the song makes him reflect on his deep roots in Australia.

"To me, My Island Home makes me reflect on how beautiful this place is and how blessed I am to have deep roots here," he said.

"As a First Nations person, my connection to Australia differs from how Lele, as a refugee, connects with it, but here we are, both feeling at home."

For Lele, the song carries a personal meaning, representing both her homeland and her family.

"This song is not just about my homeland of West Papua; it's also about my family," she said.

"Living in exile, my 'island home' is my husband and children.

"It was a beautiful way to share my story of yearning for connection with my roots but also finding solace and home in Mitch and our family."

The artists worked to stay true to the song's essence while incorporating their cultural influences.

"I chose to tackle it by staying true to the structure of the original anthem while bringing my style, sounds, language, and culture to the forefront," Tambo said.

"Lele and I have a deep love and understanding of one another, so we needed to convey that in this duet."

Solo Versions Coming Soon

On 7 February the artists will release solo versions of My Island Home.

Tambo's will be sung entirely in Gomeroi, while Lele's will feature both Tok Pisin and English.

"There wouldn't be a release without representing both First Nations and Melanesian cultures," Tambo said.

"It's who we are and who this nation is - a land with every culture on the planet residing here, calling it home."

Lele hopes her rendition inspires future generations.

I want Papuan and Melanesian young girls and women to see themselves in me and know they can achieve their dreams on the world stage," Lele said.

The duet is now available on all streaming services.