Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Xavier Rudd



Xavier Rudd is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Australia. Many of Rudd's songs incorporate socially conscious themes, such as environmentalism and the rights of Aboriginal peoples. He is very popular in his native land and Canada. He has also become a staple at U.S. festivals such as Bonnaroo and High Sierra. This video is from Jimmy Kimmel Live, the song is "Stargaze."

Xavier Rudd has two sons, Joaquin and Finojet. He says he carries Joaquin's sock with him while he is on tour. Rudd is also a vegetarian and was awarded PETA's annual "World's Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity" award in 2007. He has released six studio albums and a few live albums. His newest project is with bassist Tio Moloantoa and percussionist Andile Nqubezelo, under the unified banner Xavier Rudd and Izintaba. Be sure to check out more videos to get a sense of his solo material and skills on the didgeridoo.

http://www.xavierrudd.com/

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