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Catching up with Christine Anu
Now one of Australia’s most successful performers, Indigenous or otherwise, Christine Anu has been inspiring young indigenous kids to aim high and go for their dreams for more than 20 years now
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Skydancers’ story in song
A hard core band from Byron Bay has donated their time and skill to raise money for one Australian not-for-profit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation, and two international organisations.
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Archie Roach – Songman of a Generation
What a tumultuous and triumphant 12 months it’s been for Archie Roach, the man rightly considered to be among the most important Aboriginal voices of the modern era. From the loss of his beloved Ruby to his battle with lung cancer, Archie has pulled himself from the canvas once more and hit back strong, releasing a vital and award-winning album Into the Bloodstream.
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‘Murru’ in memory of John Pat
Next Sunday September 29 will mark the launch of the much anticipated ‘Murru’ album
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Standing ovation for Uncle Archie
Archie Roach was honoured with the Lifetime Contribution Award for Healing the Stolen Generations at the 2013 Deadlys
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Culture at heart of song
Shellie Morris took home her first Deadly for Excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Advancement
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Message from the Torres Straits
Northern Xposure, a four-piece band from Thursday Island, has recently released their second album, ‘Message in the Wind’
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Still creating beautiful music
Acclaimed singer, songwriter and storyteller Archie Roach is about to release ‘Creation’ in October
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For Gambirra, country is everything
Gambirra fuses a captivating blend of roots, soul, funk and dub that breaks all cultural barriers with its depth and significance
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East Journey’s star is rising
East Journey is fast becoming one of the bands to listen to, with rave reviews in America’s Rolling Stone magazine and mainstream newspapers
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NIMA honours Yunupingu
Gurrumul to headline a tribute to Dr Yunupingu, with iconic actor David Gulpilil also joining the show at a Darwin ceremony in August.
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Tjintu heads from Desert to Saltwater
One of Central Australia’s most popular bands, the Tjintu Desert Band has recently announced dates for their multi-state Desert to Saltwater Tour.
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New album for Northern Xposure
Torres Strait’s first all original band Northern Xposure are gearing up for the release of their new album Message on the Wind.
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Standing strong for culture
Shellie Morris and The Borroloola Songwomen’s release award winning new album- Ngambala Wiji li-Wunungu (Together We Are Strong)
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The greatness that is Gurrumul
A new book about Gurrumul has been published to coincide with a special concert by the acclaimed artist at the Sydney Opera House, where he will be playing his award-winning songs with the backing of an orchestra. Gurrumul’s manager and bass payer Michael Hohnen says the book Gurrumul His Life and Music was written by […]
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CAAMA builds music partnership
Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association (CAAMA) Music is strengthening its ties with remote desert communities through an innovative regional music development program and focusing on mentoring new and fresh NT talent in the music industry. With significant expansion coming up over the next year, CAAMA Music Label Manager Micheal “Miko” Smith spoke to InVibe about […]
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