IWUDA – The JazzLab

About

Davin Ojala is a musician and composer based in Naarm (Melbourne, Australia), operating under the artist name IWUDA. Named after the Anaiwan word for echidna, the project draws from jazz, groove and a wide range of musical traditions to arrive somewhere distinctly its own: bass-forward modern jazz with a searching, restless quality at its core. Music For Iwuda, released in 2026 through La Sape Records, marked IWUDA’s debut release and received significant national radio support, including Album of the Week features on both RRR and FBi Radio. Davin’s artistry has been recognised throughout Australia, leading to numerous opportunities, notably being selected as a 2026 Melbourne International Jazz Festival artist and collaborating with Swiss ensemble Contechmaps. The throughline of Davin’s work is connection: “For a deeper cultural connection, for a way to represent my musical self — and hopefully my music invokes this sense for the listener.” This performance celebrates the release of a three-track EP, recorded and filmed live at Fortunado Studios in Naarm, to be released under ‘La Sap