Iwuda - Music for Iwuda (2026) [Hi-Res]

Iwuda is a solo musical project created by First Nations bassist Davin Ojala that blends jazz and groove traditions. Named after the Anaiwan word for echidna, the project focuses on bass-forward compositions to explore themes of cultural connection. The debut album, Music for Iwuda, captures Ojala’s journey in searching for a unique musical representation of himself. The recording process divided the album into two distinct parts consisting of live duo compositions and layered solo sessions. Each piece reflects a sparse musical starting point that develops organically over time, mirroring the incomplete and evolving nature of cultural discovery.

Drums - Alby Rolfe: tracks 1, 3, 4, 6, 8
Double Bass - James Luke: tracks 2, 5, 7
Sax - Patrick Lefevre: tracks 4, 6
Bass, Composition & Arrangement - Davin Ojala

Tracklist:
1-1 Iwuda - Smoke Signals [3:43]
1-2 Iwuda - Lullaby for Two Basses [2:03]
1-3 Iwuda - Pick Your Poison [3:30]
1-4 Iwuda - What Did You Call Me? [3:49]
1-5 Iwuda - A Conversation In Three [3:59]
1-6 Iwuda - Reaching for More [2:51]
1-7 Iwuda - Dear John [2:11]
1-8 Iwuda - An Unexplainable Pain [2:16]