Miiesha facts for kids

Miiesha Elizabeth Rose Young, known simply as Miiesha, is a talented Australian singer and songwriter. She comes from the Aboriginal community of Woorabinda, Queensland. Miiesha has won important awards, including New Talent of the Year at the 2020 National Indigenous Music Awards. She also won the ARIA Award for Best Soul/R&B Release at the 2020 ARIA Music Awards.

Miiesha's Early Life and Background

Miiesha Elizabeth Rose Young is an Aṉangu/Torres Strait Islander woman. She grew up in Woorabinda, a community in Queensland, Australia.

Miiesha's Music Career

Miiesha's music is inspired by different styles. These include RnB, gospel, and soul. She also uses the power of spoken word poetry in her songs.

Her career began after a special performance. She was part of the Kulgoodah dancers. This group won the Dance Rites competition in Sydney in 2017. This competition was started by Rhoda Roberts, who leads Indigenous programs at the Sydney Opera House.

First Album: Nyaaringu (2019–2020)

Miiesha released her first song, "Black Privilege," in June 2019. In May 2020, she released her first album, called Nyaaringu. This album has nine songs. They are all connected by themes from her life, her community, and her people.

A special part of the album is her late Grandmother's voice. Her grandmother's spoken words connect the songs. This shows how knowledge is passed down from older generations. The album reached number 28 on the ARIA Charts. It also won the ARIA Award for Best Soul/R&B Release at the 2020 ARIA Music Awards.

New Music: Smoke & Mirrors (2021-Present)

On May 14, 2021, Miiesha released "Damaged." She said this was her most personal song yet. It won Song of the Year at the National Indigenous Music Awards 2021. Later, on July 16, 2021, she released "Made for Silence."

In September 2021, Miiesha shared news about a new project. It was a double-EP called Smoke & Mirrors. EPs are like mini-albums with fewer songs. This project explores family challenges and finding healing. The first part, Smoke, was about "survival." The second part, Mirrors, was about "looking back and understanding." The full Smoke & Mirrors project was released on CD and LP on June 3, 2022.

Miiesha's Songs and Albums

Miiesha has released several albums and many songs.

Studio Albums

• Nyaaringu (Released: May 29, 2020)
• Smoke & Mirrors (Released: June 3, 2022)

Extended Plays (EPs)

• Nyaaringu Remixes (Released: August 28, 2020)
• Smoke (Released: November 19, 2021)
• Mirrors (Released: June 3, 2022)

Popular Singles

Some of Miiesha's well-known songs include:

• "Black Privilege" (2019)
• "Drowning" (2019)
• "Twisting Words" (2020)
• "Damaged" (2021)
• "Made for Silence" (2021)
• "Still Dream" (2022)

Awards and Recognitions

Miiesha has received many awards for her music. These awards celebrate her talent and impact.

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards recognize great songwriting in Australia.

• In 2023, Miiesha won Most Performed R&B / Soul Work for her song "Still Dream."

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards are Australia's biggest music awards.

• In 2020, Miiesha won the ARIA Award for Best Soul/R&B Release for her album Nyaaringu. She was also nominated for Best Female Artist and Breakthrough Artist.

National Indigenous Music Awards

The National Indigenous Music Awards celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians.

• In 2020, Miiesha won New Talent of the Year.
• In 2021, her song "Damaged" won Song of the Year.

Queensland Music Awards

These awards celebrate artists from Queensland, Australia.

• In 2021, her song "Twisting Words" won three awards: Indigenous Award, Soul / Funk / R&B Award, and Remote Award.
• In 2022, "Made for Silence" won the Soul / Funk / R&B Award.
• In 2023, "Still Dream" won the Soul / Funk / R&B Award.