Originally founded by Ronny Kareni, there are nine members in the band - the three Rumwaropen sisters leading the vocals, guitarists, a rhythm section and even a dancer.
Mr Kareni first came to Australia as a student in 2003, but he first left West Papua for Papua New Guinea as a refugee at the age of two.
As a student in Australia, he still had a desire to continue with the music and the cultural identity of West Papua. He first established Tabura as a choir. Eventually, it evolved into a band - all the more powerful to carry out the message of the people of West Papua through music.
He brought his guitar into our Radio Australia studio along with Petra Rumwaropen to talk about the music and treat us to a live performance of the traditional West Papuan song "Romun Arwo". The song tells the story of an orphan, waking up each morning knowing that his mother and father aren't there.
Presenter: Heather Jarvis
Speakers: Ronny Kareni, Petra Rumwaropen