Indigenous World Music star Mitch Tambo has released a children's album built around culture, confidence and language.
I Am Me is a high-energy collection of songs made for young listeners and families, with music designed to be safe, upbeat and easy to sing along to.
The album was created after almost three years of touring schools and community events across Australia.
During that time, Mr Tambo performed to more than 100,000 children and saw a need for contemporary children's music with strong production and age-appropriate messages.
I Am Me blends reworked childhood classics with original songs, bringing together pop, dance and hip-hop sounds with Gamilaraay language and First Nations storytelling.
"For me, language is identity," Mr Tambo said.
"Every time we use Gamilaraay in a song, we're helping keep it strong and giving young people the chance to hear and celebrate one of the world's oldest living cultures.
"I wanted kids to grow up knowing these words are something to be proud of, whether they're First Nations or not."
Across the album, he explores identity, self-belief, culture, community and imagination.
The project also builds on his 2025 debut picture book, 'I Am Me', released through Allen & Unwin and illustrated by Carla Hoffenberg.
The book encourages children to think about who they are, where they come from and what makes them unique.
Mr Tambo said the challenge with the album was making music children wanted to hear while keeping culture and meaning at the centre.
"I wanted the songs to be energetic, catchy and something kids genuinely wanted to sing along to, but I also wanted them to have heart," he said.
"If children are having fun, they're learning without even realising it."
The album carries messages about kindness, confidence and belonging while giving children a way to engage with language through music.
Mr Tambo said his time performing in schools and communities had shaped the way he approached the project.
"The biggest thing I've learned is that kids are incredibly open," Mr Tambo said.
"They don't see culture as something that's different or difficult - they're curious, they ask questions and they love learning through music.
"Seeing thousands of children singing along, joining in with the language and embracing those messages of identity and respect has been really special."
Mr Tambo has become one of Australia's most recognisable First Nations performers, with appearances at major national events including the Australian Open, New Annual, Vision Splendid Festival, Expo 2020 Dubai and NRL Indigenous All Stars.
His career includes 17 number one singles and two number one albums on the Australian iTunes Worldwide Charts, along with nominations for the Golden Guitar Awards, Music Victoria Awards, the National Indigenous Music Awards and the 2025 Environmental Music Prize.
With 'I Am Me', Mr Tambo continues his work sharing Indigenous language and culture with broad audiences while encouraging children to sing, dance and celebrate who they are.
'I Am Me' is available on all major streaming platforms now.
