Rhyan Clapham, aka DOBBY, is a Filipino and Aboriginal rapper, drummer, composer and speaker with family from Brewarrina on Ngemba land. His works combine cultural stories and experiences with his impressive vocal, keyboard and drum skills to create rap that is contagious and unforgettable. Musically trained, DOBBY studied Aboriginal hip hop at UNSW.

DOBBY has performed as a rapper and drummer for Dance Rites, BIGSOUND 2017/18, The Plot Festival, Yabun Festival, Koori Radio events, at NAIDOC celebrations across Australia and as been a panelist at VIVID Sydney’s VIVID Ideas Exchange.

In this conversation, recorded in June 2020, he was interviewed by our former Head of First Nations, Rhoda Roberts.

You can watch DOBBY's Digital Stage performance from the Joan Sutherland Theatre Stage on Stream. 

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