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Good medicine
It’s very tempting to start this album review with the words ‘Archie Roach, you are a legend’ because his latest offering is not only classic roach – it’s all that and more. Into the Bloodstream is perhaps one of Archie’s most important albums to date because it chronicles the story of his deep pain on […]
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Buzz Bidstrupp pays tribute to Jimmy Little
Musician Buzz Bidstrupp pays tribute to his good friend the late Jimmy Little.
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The sweetest Plum
Emerging singer, songwriter Thelma Plum has been captivating audiences with her beautiful folk songs and reflective lyrics. She is hoping to release her first EP soon and is planning a move from Brisbane to Melbourne to pursue her music career. At 17, she has already been nominated for various awards and has played alongside some […]
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Seaman Dan
Born on Thursday Island in 1929, Henry Gibson ‘Seaman Dan’ is one of our most treasured singers and performers. In the late 1940s and 1950s, Seaman Dan worked as a boat captain and pearl diver and his music blends traditional Torres Strait Islander and pearling songs with jazz, hula and blues. After a lifetime performing […]
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Going places
Emerging singer songwriter Jess Beck drifted into singing while studying acting at university but she admits music was always her first love. After acting in various plays and performing music at venues around Adelaide, Jess moved to Sydney in 2007. Her apprehension about moving to the big city was captured in her song ‘Hometown Dress’, […]
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Man on the move
After moving to Sydney last year and recording an EP with Gadigal Music, singer/songwriter Marcus Corowa is building a strong following with his catchy melodies and smooth, soulful voice. Marcus released his EP The Greater You last year. It contains infectious melodies with some signature soul. The track ‘She’s The Kinda Girl’ which Marcus says […]
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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 Kev Carmody
Rhoda Roberts: Our guest today is none other than Kev Carmody. Kevin, we’ve heard some great feedback from the recent Kalkarindji festival that you attended, how was it for you? Kev Carmody: It was excellent, Rhoda, just the coming together of the people – if there’s such a concept of reconciliation, it was on show […]
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In the Studio with Ngaratya
Ngaratya is a Sydney-based duo, comprising sisters Alicia and Emily Johnson. They have just released their debut ep, together, with help from music NSW’s Whichway project. So far, in their short career, they have met taboo from the black eyed peas and even performed for HRH Prince William. Deadly Sounds: In the studio this week, […]
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FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
JESS BECK Originally hailing from Mingbool (near Mt Gambier, SA), Jess drifted into singing while studying acting at Adelaide University, but she admits music was always her first love. Jess wanted to be a performer from an early age. While studying a Bachelor of Creative Arts (Acting) at Flinders University, Adelaide, she developed an interest […]
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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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BAND OF THE YEAR
MICROWAVE JENNY Brendon Boney and Tessa Nuku (Microwave Jenny) first crossed paths while rehearsing for the Schools Spectacular Show in 2005. Since then, the folk duo have released two EP’s, Mr Man in the Moon and Chasing You. Both sing, while Brendon also plays acoustic guitar. The pair has toured widely, appearing at festivals such […]
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MOST PROMISING NEW TALENT IN MUSIC
DEWAYNE EVERETTSMITH Tasmanian singer/songwriter Dewayne Everettsmith first gained national attention during his 2007 Australian Idol audition. His musical style draws strongly on his Aboriginal heritage, which links him to the Aboriginal community of Cape Barren Island and the Gunai/Kurnai people of southeast Victoria. In a major recent boost to his career, Dewayne has been involved […]
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Archie Roach – Voice of the people
Through his words, voice and timeless songs, Archie Roach has articulated the pain, joy, resilience and uplifting spirit of the aboriginal experience like few other artists. In a very special interview, Archie spoke to jailbreak about the inspiration he draws from his people. JAILBREAK: Archie, you visit prisons often to talk with inmates and over […]
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Buddy Knox – Memphis bound
There’s no place like home, and although Buddy Knox was born a world away from Memphis in the United States, being a blues man through and through, his upcoming trip to Memphis early next year feels every bit like a homecoming for the award-winning musician – and that’s because once the blues get a hold […]
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Gurrumul dominates NIMAs
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu dominated the inaugural National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) in Darwin, NT on August 19, winning almost every award on offer! Presented at the Garden’s Amphitheatre in Darwin before a live audience of thousands, it was the first time the awards were open to all Indigenous Australians rather than solely NT artists. Beneath […]
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