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Antonio Montaine

Antonio Montaine is a rhythm poet whose style is shaped by the pulse of Jazz and the edge of Hip Hop. His work dives into social and political issues, carrying both urgency and groove. The son of immigrant parents, Antonio grew up in the western suburbs of Melbourne (Naarm), and those roots shape the stories of culture, struggle, resilience and belonging. His voice reminds us that rhythm itself carries history, memory and movement.

A Boy With Paper Wings

I was seven years old when I learned about death A boy who lived on the same floor of the block of flats Red brick stacked 3 high Filling cabinets for down-on-their-luck aussies And immigrants that dared to roll the …

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