Bobby Alu (born Charles Robert Fa'Agalu Wall) is a Samoan-Australian musician, singer-songwriter, drummer and ukulele player. His music blends elements of tropical folk, roots, reggae and Polynesian rhythm, drawing on his Samoan heritage and life by the sea. Alu has released multiple studio albums since 2010 and toured internationally, both as a solo artist and as a percussionist supporting other acts.
Early life and education
Alu was born Charles Robert Fa'Agalu Wall. Alu's mother is from Falealili de, Samoa, and his father is from Australia. He was born on the Gold Coast and studied at Griffith University. He began learning the ukulele at age six, and later developed his musical skills through performance, particularly as a drummer.
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