Barkaa

Barkaa (born 1995 as Chloe Quayle), styled BARKAA, is an Australian rapper and musician, and is a Malyangapa and Barkindji woman.

In September 2020, GQ Magazine dubbed her "the new matriarch of Australian rap". and in 2020, Triple J listed her as one of the top 5 female rappers in Australia.

Latest Articles

News / Festivals

Electric Fields, BARKAA, 3% & More Confirmed For 2026 Parrtjima Festival

The stacked Parrtjima program will take place in Alice Springs from Friday, 10 April, to Sunday, 19 April.

Industry / News

Kasey Chambers, Dom Dolla, BARKAA, Kevin Parker

Dom Dolla, BARKAA, Kasey Chambers & More Make 2025 APRA Song Of The Year Shortlist

First-time nominees include Royel Otis, Dom Dolla, BARKAA, Grace Cummings, Queenie, and more.

News / Music

Troy Cassar-Daley, Barkaa, Electric Fields & More Announced For Yabun Festival 2025

The annual event will take place at Victoria Park on January 26 to celebrate the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Industry / Feature

Four Corners' Avani Dias: 'This Story Isn't About Kicking Live Nation Out Of The Country'

Following Four Corners' focus on Live Nation for its 'Music For Sale' report, reporter Avani Dias discusses the entertainment company's impact on Australia.

Features / Interviews

BARKAA On Her Bold New EP 'Big Tidda': 'I Wanted To Showcase All Parts Of Me As A Woman'

"This is BARKAA as a mum. This is BARKAA being proud of herself. This is BARKAA big noting and showing off. And this is BARKAA being reflective."

News / Music

BARKAA Announces 2024 National Tour

The tour comes in support of her forthcoming EP, ‘Big Tidda’.

Industry / News

Barkaa, 3% Win Big At National Indigenous Music Awards

Other big winners included Becca Hatch and Dan Sultan, while Sammy Butcher was inducted into the NIMA Hall Of Fame.

Industry / News

The Kid LAROI & Barkaa Lead National Indigenous Music Awards Nominations

While The Kid LAROI and Barkaa have been nominated for three awards each, Budjerah, Electric Fields, and 3% are up for two awards each.

News / Music

Barkaa, Jem Cassar-Daley, Troy Cassar-Daley

SBS Network Reveals 2024 NAIDOC Week Programming

This year’s NAIDOC Week takes place from Sunday, 7 July to Sunday, 14 July.

News / Music

This Week’s Best New Music: Logan & KIAN, BARKAA, Juno Mamba & More

The latest update to Purple Sneakers’ ‘Best New Music’ playlist also features fresh tunes from DOBBY, Forest Claudette, Charli xcx and $uicideboy$ – to name just a few.

News / Music