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Kankawa Nagarra Wins Australian Music Prize

by Paul Cashmere

80-year old Kankawa Nagarra has won the Australian Music Prize for 2024.

Tagged as: 20s, Australia, Australian Music Prize, indigenous, Kankawa Nagarra

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Thelma Plum Preps Second Album ‘I’m Sorry, Now Say It Back’

by Paul Cashmere

Thelma Plum will release her second album ‘I’m Sorry, Now Say It Back’ in October.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Australia, folk, indigenous, Thelma Plum

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Richard J Frankland Releases Fourth Song ‘I See You Woman’

by Paul Cashmere

Australian playwright, scriptwriter and musician Richard J. Frankland has released his fourth song ‘I See You Woman’ in the lead-up to the release of his ‘Discovering Leerpeen Mara’ album.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, fol, indigenous, Mark Holden, Richard J Frankland

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Emma Donovan and Dan Sultan join Archie Roach in the ABC Melbourne Studio Foyer celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Archie Roach album Charcoal Road. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Emma Donovan Refused Two Taxi Rides In Perth By Racist Drivers

by Paul Cashmere

One of Australia’s finest singer songwriters Emma Donovan found racism alive and well when she was refused by two cab drivers at Perth airport.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Australia, Emma Donovan, folk, indigenous, Perth

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Gondwanaland Live At The Greek Theatre 1989 Is The Next ARCA Release

by Paul Cashmere

The 41st release in the Australian Road Crew Association (ARCA) Desk Tape Series is ‘Gondwanaland Live AT The Greek Theatre 1989’.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, Gondwanaland, indigenous, Live At The Greek Theatre

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The Australian Music Vault Pays Homage To Bart Willoughby

by Noise11.com

The Australian Music Vault has a new display honoring the world of Bart Willoughby who was received the 2024 Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Service to Australian Music.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, Australia Music Vault, Bart Willoughby, indigenous, Ted Albert

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Dan Sultan To Perform Second Show With Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

by Paul Cashmere

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has announced a second show with Dan Sultan in July.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, Australia, Dan Sultan, indigenous, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, MSO, rock

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Bart Willoughby To Receive APRA Ted Albert Award

by Paul Cashmere

Bart Willoughby has been named as the 2024 Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Bart Willoughby, indigenous, No Fixed Address, reggae

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Emma Donovan Previews ‘Til My Song is Done’ With Title Track

by Paul Cashmere

Emma Donovan took to Melbourne’s historic Forum Theatre to create a video for the title track to her upcoming album ‘Til My Song Is Done’.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Australia, country, Emma Donovan, folk, indigenous, reggae, soul

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Watch Dan Sultan Perform At Red Rocks

by Paul Cashmere

On August 27, 2023 Australia’s Dan Sultan shared the stage at iconic Colorado venue Red Rocks at the invitation of Vance Joy.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Australia, Dan Sultan, folk, indigenous, rock

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Yothu Yindi Extends Long Term Deal With Mushroom Group

by Paul Cashmere

The Yothu Yindi catalogue will continue to be represented by the Mushroom Group with the band continuing its representation through Bloodline Records.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, dance, indigenous, rock, Yothu Yindi

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Ian Moss Adds Didirri, Mikk and Flynn Curry To Solo & Acoustic Mode

by Paul Cashmere

Ian Moss has revealed Didirri, Mikk and Flynn Curry will open for him on his upcoming Solo & Acoustic Mode tour.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, blues, Cold Chisel, Didirri, Flynn Curry, Ian Moss, indigenous, Mike, rock

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Melbourne Symphony Pay Respect To The Music of Archie Roach with One Song

by Paul Cashmere

‘One Song – The Music of Archie Roach’ was possibly one of the most reverent events ever showcased by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. It was indeed a spiritual evening.

Tagged as: 90s, Archie Roach, Australia, classical, Dan Sultan, folk, indigenous, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, One Song, The Music of Archie Roach, William Barton

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Dan Sultan Cites Father John Mister As Influence For ‘Ringing In My Ears’

by Paul Cashmere

Dan Sultan says Father John Misty (Joshua Tillman of Fleet Foxes) started the journey for his upcoming self-titled album and the song ‘Ringing In My Ears’.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Australia, country, Dan Sultan, Father John Misty, indigenous, Ringing In My Ears, rock

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Kutcha Edwards and Melbourne Youth Orchestra Come Together For Unforgettable Performance #REVIEW

by Paul Cashmere

Kutcha Edwards performance for ‘Warta-Kiki: Come Together’ with the Melbourne Youth Orchestra was more of an experience than a show.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, Australia, Brett Kelly, folk, indigenous, Kutcha Edwards, Melbourne Youth Orchestra

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Richard J Franklin Who Will Sing My Songs

Mark Holden Has Co-Produced Gunditjama Man Richard J. Frankland

by Paul Cashmere

Former pop star, once upon a time Australian Idol judge and songwriter and record producer Mark Holden, is wearing his production hat to bring us new music from Gunditjama man Richard Frankland.

Tagged as: 20s, Australia, folk, indigenous, Richard Frankland, Richard J Franland

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The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra To Perform The Music Of Archie Roach

by Paul Cashmere

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will pay tribute to Archie Roach with a performance of his music for two nights in July.

Tagged as: 90s, Archie Roach, Australia, indigenous, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, MSO

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Archie Roach To Receive At State Funeral From Dan Andrews Government

by Paul Cashmere

Music legend Archie Roach will be farewelled by the State of Victoria with a state funeral planned for 15 December.

Tagged as: 90s, Archie Roach, Australia, folk, indigenous, rock

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Archie Roach: Photo Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter Statue To Be Unveiled In Fitzroy

by Paul Cashmere

Indigenous music legends Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter will be honored with a statue in the Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy in 2023.

Tagged as: 90s, Archie Roach, Australia, folk, indigenous, Ruby Hunter, statue

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Aboriginal Elder and Great Australian Uncle Jack Charles Has Died At Age 79

by Paul Cashmere

Aboriginal elder, actor and musician Uncle Jack Charles has died at the age of 79.

Tagged as: Australia, indigenous, jack charles

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Vintage Archie Roach Shows From 1992 and 1993 Released

by Paul Cashmere

Vintage performances by Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter have been released as planned with approval from Archie’s family.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, Archie Roach, Australia, country, folk, indigenous

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R.I.P. Australian Music Legend Archie Roach At Age 66

by Paul Cashmere

One of Australia’s greatest singer songwriters, Indigenous artist Archie Roach, has died at age 66.

Tagged as: 90s, Archie Roach, Australia, country, folk, indigenous

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Archie Roach Reschedules Postponed Dates

by Paul Cashmere

Archie Roach has rescheduled the 14 dates in NSW postponed due to the pandemic.

Tagged as: 90s, Archie Roach, Australia, country, folk, indigenous

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Announcement: ARIA, PPCA, Arts Council Reveal First Nations Grand Recipients

by Announcement

The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) in partnership with the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) and the Australia Council for the Arts today announced the grant recipients of the First Nations Sound Recording Partnership.

Tagged as: ARIA, Australia, Australia Council, Dan Rankine, Daniel Wilfred, indigenous, Jess Hitchcock, Luke Riches, Miiesha Young, music industry, PPCA, The Struggling Kings, trials

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Archie Roach Revisits ‘Took The Children Away’ 30 Years On

by Paul Cashmere

Archie Roach’s historic musical statement about Australia’s Stolen Generation has been revisited 30 years on. Archie has recorded a new version of the iconic song in his kitchen with Stephen Magnusson and Sam Anning.

Tagged as: 90s, Archie Roach, Australia, folk, indigenous

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Kev Carmody Says Don’t Tear Statues Down

by Paul Cashmere

Indigenous music legend Kev Carmody rejects the concept of tearing down statues of British invaders like Captain Cook. He tells Noise11 they should stay as a reminder of what happened.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 90s, Australia, country, folk, indigenous, Kev Carmody

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Kev Carmody Has Some Words For 3AW’s Tom Elliott

by Paul Cashmere

3AW’s drivetime presenter Tom Elliott is not known for his sensitivity to our First Australians. In fact, his rhetoric often borders on full-blown racism.

Tagged as: 3AW, Australia, indigenous, Kev Carmody, racism, radio, Tom Elliott

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Courtney Barnett . Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Courtney Barnett Covers Kev Carmody and Its Stunning

by Paul Cashmere

Courtney Barnett has made a music video for her cover of Kev Carmody’s ‘Just For You’.

Tagged as: Alice Skye, Australia, Courtney Barnett, Electric Fields, indigenous, Jimmy Barnes, Kasey Chambers, Kate Miller-Heidke, Kev Carmody

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Baker Boy Named Artist Of The Year At NIMAs

by Paul Cashmere

Baker Boy has been named Artist of the Year at the 2020 National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs).

Tagged as: Australia, Baker Boy, indigenous, music industry, National Indigenous Music Awards

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Announcement: National Indigenous Music Awards Finalists Unveiled

by Announcement

The nominations for this year’s National Indigenous Music Awards have been announced today, with a huge geographic and genre range, representing a true snapshot of Australia’s First Nations talent.

Tagged as: Australia, Baker Boy, indigenous, music industry, National Indigenous Music Awards

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