Achievements
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Headline Show at Phoenix Central Park March 2026 |
Unfurling Sold Out National Tour December 2025 |
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Victoria Pride Street Party February 2026 |
Performed at Rising Tide Festival December 2025 |
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Supported Ben Lee on NSW Tour March 2025 |
Creation Chorale Soloist 2020 - 2025 |
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Open Act Performances for Ben Lee, Nadia Reid, Alex the Astronaut, Alter Boy, Bootleg Rascal, Keeah'n, O and the Mo and Mark Wilkinson 2024-2025 |
Red Rattler Board Member 2025-2026 |
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Kaleidoscope Collective Director 2024-2026 |
Human Rights Conference Performer 2023 |
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Singapore Tour 4 Venues Over 2 Days May 2024 |
Adelaide Cabaret Festival with Kween Kong, Virginia Gay, and Brendan Maclean June 2024 |
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Sydney World Pride Performer 2023 |
Sydney Women's March Performer 2017 - 2019 |
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Sofar Sounds Sydney, Newcastle, and Singapore 2018 - 2023 |
250+ Live Performances 2023-2026 |
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Queers of Joy Founder and Host 2020-2025 |
Inkloosive Groove Founder and Host 2023-2026 |
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Singapore Tour 4 Venues Over 2 Days May 2024 |
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Releases
"Unfurling" ep
2025
"Unfurling" is the chapter that comes after grief; after Yasmin, after loss, after learning how to breathe again. It’s me stepping back into life with tenderness and curiosity, learning what happens after the mourning has settled. These songs sit in the space between healing and becoming; where friendship breakups still sting, but don’t undo me anymore. Where growth means allowing, forgiving, giving myself permission to try again.It’s about the small mercies; about grace. About seeing our bodies as archives, holding the stories, scars, and soft marks that tell us who we’ve been. Every wrinkle, every line, every healed wound is part of the roadmap back to ourselves.
We grow. We learn. We unfurl.
- 10,000+ streams in the first week of release, signalling strong early audience engagement and playlist traction.
National Media Coverage
Unfurling received widespread editorial support across queer, indie, and mainstream music press, including:
QNews — Queer artist Malaika Mfalme brings Unfurling tour to Melbourne
Backseat Mafia — “Unfurling blooms in a room built for listening” (Live review)
Happy Mag — New Australian Music Releases (November 2025)
Sounds of Oz — Feature review
Out in Perth — Fresh Tracks: The latest tunes worth checking out
Together these features positioned Unfurling as both a critically respected and community-supported release across Australia and beyond.
- Global Radio Support
50+ radio plays across Australia, the UK (London), Denmark, Germany, and North America
Supported by both independent and tastemaker stations championing queer, alternative, and soul-rooted artists
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Top 5 Countries
1. United States
2. Australia
3. Canada
4. United Kingdom
5. Germany
"Yasmin" Album
2023
"Yasmin" comprises nine soul-stirring compositions that pay homage to the timeless genres of folk and soul. Embarking on a musical odyssey that explores themes of grief, queer love, loss, self-acceptance, gender identity, and self-discovery, Angel King invites listeners to step into a safe space of healing and reflection. Each song is a chapter in Angel King's personal journey, resonating with the listener's own experiences and emotions. Through heartfelt lyrics and melodic prowess, Angel King delicately examines the human condition, capturing the beauty found in even the most challenging moments of life.
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Triple J Comments
Good man single
2023
"Good Man" is a heartfelt tribute to the strength of Black women and a personal exploration of identity. Crafted during a period of self-discovery, the song reflects on the journey to embrace one's true self, inspired by their desire for society to capture the concept of tender masculinity.
Created with the support of the Ya Ya's program at Offbeat Collective, the song blends Malaika's unique performance style, combining acoustic guitar with a looping pedal and pickaso bow, promising a captivating and empowering experience.
Imagine if you were here
2020
"Imagine If You Were Here" is a hauntingly beautiful ballad written by Mfalme as a tribute to their partner who passed away suddenly in 2019. The song is a touching reflection on the power of love and the pain of loss. As Malaika navigates through the grieving process, they find solace in their music and use it as a means of processing. It is a poignant reminder that even in times of great loss, music can be a powerful source of healing and hope.