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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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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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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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Coloured Stone tour country
Twice ARIA nominated band Coloured Stone are hitting the road to support their 11th studio album “Beautiful World” produced by Niall Anderson. Coloured Stone have graced the Stage at The Big Day Out & Woodford Folk Festival and recently performed at MCG along with Yung Warriors as a part of the annual Dreamtime Game in […]
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Shellie Morris – Speaking her language
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Shellie Morris and the Yanyuwa Singers will provide a spectacular cultural opening to this year’s Deadly Awards. The group will be performing two songs in language from Shellie’s new album, Together We Are Strong – or Ngambala wiji Li-Wunungu in Yanyuwa language. “The Yanyuwa Singers have been singing traditional songs since they were […]
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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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Desert Rock
Located on the tri-state border point of South Australia, West Australia and the Northern Territory, Wingellina is one of several communities in the remote regions of the Ngaanyatjarra, or Great Western Desert. Wingellina is also the home of NGmedia, a recording company which has released a fourth compilation album, Turlku 4, of songs from Ngaanyatjarra […]
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Gurrumul launches Rrakala
Today the eagerly awaited second album of Yolgnu artist Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu titled Rrakala was released by Independent label Skinnyfish Music. Pre-album sales have raised expectations for this album with orders of 22,000 sold. This album follows his world renowned and critically acclaimed self titled debut double platinum album Gurrumul. The label promises more emotional […]
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Big Name, No Blankets – Warumpi Band
Guitarist and songwriter Neil Murray takes us inside the creation and inspiration for Warumpi Bands seminal 1985 debut album. DV: How did the name for the album come about? NM: It came about when we were on tour in 1984. We’d already released the single Jailangaru Parkanu (Out from Jail) and some of the film […]
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Ursula Yovich – Life Journey
Ursula Yovich has always wanted to do her own show to perform the songs that she’s always wanted to sing, but when the Adelaide Cabaret Festival Director David Campbell approached her in late 2008, she had reservations. She’d just had her first baby, Jala (now two years-old) and wasn’t sure if she’d have time or […]
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Viv Edwards – No Way, it’s not our way
The children know her as “Aunty Viv” and anyone who follows her music knows she doesn’t back away from writing and singing about the important stuff. Singer/songwriter Viv Edwards has taken a powerful message on domestic violence and put it to words and music for her latest single ‘No Way’. It’s a song about the […]
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In the studio with Andrew Beckett
Former Tribal Link front man Andrew Beckett joined Rhoda Roberts in the studio to chat about his new EP and life in music. RR: Hi Andrew, thanks for joining us on Deadly Sounds. I’m sure many people will remember you from the band Tribal Link. Now you have a new EP out called The Day, […]
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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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Shellie Morris – Winter Magic
Deadly Vibe Issue 157, March 2010 Performing for Canada’s Aboriginal people at this year’s Winter Olympics, was an amazing experience for the Black Arm Band. Shellie Morris tells us all about it. Recently, Shellie performed with Aboriginal super-group, Black Arm Band, a collaboration of Australia’s top Indigenous artists, at the opening of the Winter Olympics […]
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Archie Roach – Looking Back
Everyone these days knows who Archie Roach is. The talented singer songwriter and guitarist is a legend not only in the musical community but also in the Aboriginal community for his powerful voice which he uses not only for singing but for story telling and bringing attention to Indigenous rights. He survived a turbulent upbringing […]
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