Mitch Tambo Drops Vibrant Gamilaraay Version of Iconic Tina Turner Hit "The Best"

Get ready to crank up the volume! Mitch Tambo, the electrifying world music star known for his infectious energy and cultural pride, is turning up the heat with a fresh take on Tina Turner’s iconic smash hit "The Best".

To coincide with the 35th anniversary of Turner’s powerhouse anthem, Tambo injects a new vibe into the song by performing it in his traditional Gamilaraay language. However, this rendition doesn’t just honour the late music legend - it’s a high-energy celebration of culture, empowerment and the unifying power of music.

“Tina Turner’s version of ‘The Best’ has pumped up fans for decades, and I’m one of them,” says Tambo. “Tina’s exhilarating live pre-game performance of the song at the NRL Grand Final back in 1993 was incredible – it was such a uniting moment in Australia for cultures, codes and footy fans alike.

“I wanted to recreate that same energy but with a twist. Singing it in Gamilaraay is a way to show that great music crosses all boundaries - it’s universal. This one’s for Tina and everyone who believes in the power of music to lift us up.”

This year has been a wild ride for Tambo so far and it’s only hotting up. Throughout 2024, Tambo rocked over 100 stages across Australia on his wildly successful Walanbaa Youth Tour where he was celebrated for spreading positivity and empowering young people with his unique blend of culture and pop. And if that wasn’t enough, he also dropped.

"Tambo Jamz, Vol. 1," a collection of 60 short instrumental tracks which crossed genre boundaries, and resulted in numerous tracks receiving radio play and acclaim locally and abroad.

Whether you’re a lifelong Tina Turner fan, or after something fresh to add to your playlist, Mitch Tambo has got you covered. Tambo’s "The Best" is available on all major streaming platforms from Friday, 27 September 2024. Get ready to sing, dance and celebrate!

Catch Mitch Tambo at the following spring and summer festivals:

27 September 2024 New Annual, Newcastle, NSW
12 October 2024 Many Mobs Dunggula Cultural Festival, Yarrawonga, VIC
25 October 2024 Milbi Festival, Bargara, QLD
1 November 2024 Blue Heeler Film Festival, Denman NSW
2 November2024 Denman Wine Food and Film Affair, Denman, NSW

For more information and updates, visit www.mitchtambo.com

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