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This extraordinary event gathers together many of the most significant names in Indigenous music history for one night only. Performing songs from a remarkable songbook, murundak (‘alive' in Woiwurrung) is a living, breathing expression of Aboriginal history, resilience and identity.
Winner of the 2006 Best Australian Contemporary Music Concert, this once in a lifetime event stars 32 of the most respected names in Australian music including a 15-piece ensemble of Melbourne's top jazz instrumentalists.
Songs include ‘Took the children away' (Archie Roach), ‘We have survived' (Bart Willoughby), ‘Solid rock' (Shane Howard), and ‘Yil lull' (Joe Geia), performed by many of the original songwriters and artists.
Against a backdrop of lyrical and sometimes provocative film and photographic images, this WA premiere promises to be a euphoric landmark.
The Black Arm Band: Archie Roach, Ruby Hunter, Bart Willoughby, Stephen Pigram, Peter Rotumah, Kutcha Edwards, Mark Atkins, Lou Bennett, Joe Geia, Emma Donovan, Dan Sultan, Ursula Yovich, Rachael Maza-Long, Shellie Morris, David Arden and Shane Howard
Special Guests: John Butler, Jessie Lloyd and Della Rae Morrison
Concept and Realisation Steven Richardson Producer Kate Ben-Tovim Patron and Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Joy Murphy Co-musical Directors David Arden and Shane Howard Musical Arrangements Aaron Choulai and Eugene Ball Backing Vocals Supervision Lou Bennett Screen Visuals Natasha Gadd Words Wesley Enoch and Steven Richardson Consulting Producer Sarah Bond
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are warned that this production may contain images and voices of people that have passed away and that could cause sorrow.
Presented by arrangement with Arts House
Murunduk
The Black Arm Band
Venue: Fremantle Arts Centre | 1 Finnerty Street, Fremantle
Date/Time: Sat 23 Feb, 8.00pm
Tickets: Standard $55, Concession $50, Friends $45
Festival Info: perthfestival.com.au | 6488 5555
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