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Warren H. Williams warms up for the Deadlys
Mayrah chats with country music legend Warren H. Williams about his performance and nomination at the 2012 Deadlys®.
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Yabu Band, John Bennett, Jade Masters backstage
Deadlys nominees and performers (at the Sunset Ceremony) Yabu Band and John Bennett are looking forward to meeting other Indigenous musicians from around the country at the awards ceremony.
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No place like home
Country music legend Troy Cassar-Daley has just released his eighth album, Home. Although he recorded it in Nashville, the subject matter is an exploration of his roots and a celebration of family life. Home, by definition, can mean many things, but for Troy Cassar-Daley it is a yearning – an ache in his heart for […]
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Jimmy Little: One of a kind
From the moment his classic hit, ‘The Royal Telephone’, swept the nation in 1963, Jimmy Little became the very public face of Aboriginal Australia – and one of our most treasured icons. In this Deadly Vibe tribute, Col Hardy, Graham ‘Buzz’ Bidstrup and Shellie Morris share their recollections of our beloved travelling troubadour. A great […]
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In the Studio with Warren H. Williams
Warren H. Williams is one of the most celebrated indigenous identities in the local music scene. He has released many albums and recorded and performed with the likes of John Williamson, Greg Champion, Jimmy Little, Johnny Chester, Amos Morris and Ted Egan. He won a golden guitar at the country music awards of Australia in […]
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Benny Walker
MY NAME IS… Benny Walker. MY POSITION IS… Singer/Songwriter. MY MOB IS… Yorta Yorta. I LIVE ON… Echuca, which is on country for me. The population here is around 15,000. BRIEF HISTORY… My grandfather was born on the Cummeragunja Mission. Cummeragunja was an Aboriginal mission established in 1881 on the NSW side of the Murray […]
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MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
GURRUMUL YUNUPINGU Gurrumul released his double platinum debut self-titled album Gurrumul in 2008, which led Rolling Stone magazine to call him, ‘Australia’s most important voice’. His highly anticipated second studio album Rrakala was released in 2010 to massive critical acclaim and international success. On Rrakala Gurrumul diversified his musical prowess. He plays drums, piano and […]
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Deadlys Nominees 2011: Album of the Year
Gurrumul Yunupingu – Rrakala The follow up to his critically acclaimed self-titled debut album of 2008, Rrakala is Gurrumul’s second solo album and sees him one again wrapping his moving voice around deeply felt lyrics. On Rrakala, Gurrumul has added some extra stylistic instrumental techniques, showcasing his talents on piano, drums and harmonies. Leah Flanagan […]
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Deadlys Nominees 2011: Most Promising New Music Talent
Benny Walker Talented singer/songwriter Benny Walker cut his teeth on classic blues, surf and folk before finding his own voice in the raw honesty of acoustic roots music. His intuitive, heartfelt songwriting combines with a rich, soulful vocal delivery. He released his first EP ‘No Cares’ in 2007. This year Benny’s performances have included a […]
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Deadlys Nominees 2011: Male Artist of the Year
Dan Sultan This young front man knows how to get a crowd rocking. Dan’s first album Homemade Biscuits contained the track Your Love is Like a Song, which won Single of The Year at the 2007 Deadly Awards. Since then, Dan has played with artists like Paul Kelly, Kev Carmody and Missy Higgins and appeared […]
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Loren Ryan – Sing it sista!
Having just won last year’s Young, Black and Deadly competition, Loren Ryan has no choice but to ‘fess up’ to the fact that she is one awesome young performer. Growing up in Australia’s country music capital -Tamworth, Loren was destined for a career in music. “Living in Tamworth and having a really, really musical family […]
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Breaking the sound barrier
Despite the recent breakout commercial success of a few, Indigenous musicians face an uphill battle when it comes to making it on the local mainstream music scene. Over the past 18 months, two immensely talented Indigenous artists from the Northern Territory have made a significant impact on the Australian music charts. Of course, we’re referring […]
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Luke Austen – A star is made
In the music industry, there’s no such thing as an overnight success and this year’s winner of the prestigious Toyota Star Marker talent search is no exception. Luke Austen who recently won the Star Maker quest, which has launched the careers of country greats such as Gina Jeffreys, Lee Kernaghan, James Blundell and Keith Urban, […]
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Troy Cassar-Daley – Troy’s Golden Night
Keith Urban may be Australia’s best-known country-music star in the US, but here on home soil it’s Troy Cassar-Daley, fresh from winning multiple Golden Guitar awards at Tamworth, who’s feeling the big, big love. By the time Troy Cassar-Daley accepted his sixth Golden Guitar trophy at the Tamworth Country Music Awards late last month, it […]
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Vanda & Young Song Writing Competition
Get reacquainted with your inner rock star and reap the rewards! Open to aspiring and established songwriters, the Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition provides an outstanding opportunity for a talented songwriter to make their mark, and support music therapy charity, Nordoff-Robbins. Don’t miss the chance to have your songs heard and appraised by industry leaders, […]
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Warren H and Gus Williams – Hands down, they’re solid
A love of country music is often handed down from one generation to the next but few share it like these two great Indigenous talents. Warren H Williams cemented his relationship with his dad, Gus, at the Tamworth Country Music Festival this year. They are the first Indigenous father and son team to be honoured […]
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