Music at The MiTCH feat. Malaika Mfalme with Rim

Music at The MiTCH is a free-entry, weekly series supported by the 24-Hour Economy and Young Henrys, and is curated by Alice Terry. Each Saturday night will feature exceptional artists from various genres The goal is to entertain and create community. We connect by hearing each other's stories, so each act booked will be performing original music.

MALAIKA MFALME

Somewhere between Tracy Chapman and a choir sung under open skies, sits the music of Malaika Mfalme. In their mother tongue, Swahili, their name translates to “Angel King.” Born in London and raised across continents, the Tanzanian/Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist now creates on Gadigal Land, making music that feels both deeply intimate and quietly enormous. Rooted in folk, soul, and East African traditions of harmony and storytelling, their songs wander through tenderness, grief, longing, and the beauty of being changed through love.

Following the release of their acclaimed debut album “Yasmin” in 2023, a deeply personal body of work exploring the loss of their partner, love, and healing, Malaika quietly built a reputation as one of Australia’s most emotionally resonant live performers. Known for immersive shows rich with layered harmonies, looping, and storytelling, they have performed over 500 live shows, shared stages with artists including Ben Lee, Nadia Reid, Alex the Astronaut, and Alter Boy, and appeared at major events including the Victoria Street Party, Sydney WorldPride, and Rising Tide Festival.

In 2025, Malaika embarked on their sold-out national Unfurling tour, bringing audiences together across Naarm, Gadigal, Mulubinba, and Ngunnawal and beyond for performances that felt less like concerts and more like collective remembering. Perhaps fitting for someone named Mfalme (king) their work extends beyond performance, creating spaces that feel expansive, tender, and deeply human.

RIM

The multi-genre Eritrean songstress weaving truth and feeling into your soul.