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Sydney, Australia's Bonepeople was a mid-to-late 1990s project, inspired by world music, rhythm and grooves, triphop, electronica, politics, and peace and Maori New Zealand's novelist Keri Hulme's Booker Prize-winning The Bone People.Spearheaded by dual songwriters and seasoned bassists Vanessa Lucas and Adrian Workman, the project at its height evolved into a 7-piece live band, before calling it quits in late 1998. Their new 3-song EP, "Deception, Love, and Hope", presents reimagined versions of key songs from that period; beautifully produced, reworked and remastered for 2024.Adrian Workman hails from the iwi (Māori tribe) named Ngāti Kahungunu. He is known for his work as bassist, cofounder and lead songwriter with New Zealand early 1980s post-punk outfit Vietnam, and later as a member of Sydney-based indie guitar popsters The Bhagavad Guitars, and melodic alt. rock band.Vanessa Lucas has roots in Sydney's vibrant Greek community. During the 1990s she played violin with indie pop/rock band Tall Tales & True, and bass, violin and backing vocals with the prominent indigenous Australian group Mixed Relations. She has also recorded with First Nations artist Kev Carmody, and Māori artist Jen Cloher, among others.A full album from Bone people was recorded through 1995-1997, but never released. In 2000, Vanessa and Adrian revisited three of the album tracks, with a view to reimagining the songs from their original conception. "Deception, Love and Hope" is available now. https://bonepeople.bandcamp.comhttps://amrap.org.au/artist/bonepeople-1QUEEN OF WANDS with DJ Nocturna Every Saturday on ModSnap Radio | KMOD: San Antonio3pm (HST), 5pm (PST), 6pm (MST), 7pm (CST), 8pm (EST)Radio: https://modsnapradio.comThank you for liking and subscribing and THANK YOU for your continued support !
Show 149. Backing up from the live show last Wednesday talking about driver retention and pay rates. Mike contends the per Km payment is nothing short of wage theft. plus news and a great song we think everyone knows the words to from Kev Carmody. Bob has a bit to add with something to talk about.
Welcome to our special NAIDOC Week celebration on Triple Homegrown! Join us as we honor the extraordinary Indigenous artists who have not only shaped our music but have also influenced some of our most iconic albums. Prepare to be amazed by the rising generation of Indigenous artists who are conquering the world, captivating audiences with their unique stories and captivating live performances. In this special episode, we have the privilege of hearing from a stellar lineup including King Stingray, Busby Marou, Peter Garrett, Shane Howard, Chasing Ghosts, Dan Sultan, and Scott Darlow. Throughout the show, we've curated an incredible playlist featuring songs that showcase the rich tapestry of Indigenous music. From Yothu Yindi's original version of "Treaty" to King Stingray's tracks like "Down Under" and "Lookin' Out," each song embodies the spirit and diversity of Indigenous artistry. Get ready to experience the powerful sounds of Midnight Oil with "Beds are Burning" and "The Dead Heart," as well as the emotional resonance of Dan Sultan's "Took the Children Away" and Shane Howard's acoustic rendition of "Solid Rock." Scott Darlow will captivate you with "Deadly Heart" and "Forgotten Australia," while Busby Marou's "Where I Wanna Be" and "Conversation" will transport you to new musical landscapes. We'll also take you on a journey through time with classic tracks like Icehouse's "Great Southern Land" reimagined by Byrralku Dhanguda, as well as Warumpi Band's legendary "Blackfella/Whitefella." Chasing Ghosts will soothe your soul with the unplugged version of "Summer," while Kev Carmody's "From Little Things Big Things Grow" and Dan Sultan's "Won't Give You That" and "Kimberley Calling" will leave a lasting impression. To top it all off, we have a special collaboration between Budjerah, WILSN, and the timeless hit "Better Be Home Soon." This NAIDOC Week special on Triple Homegrown is a celebration of Indigenous talent that will leave you inspired and in awe of the rich musical heritage of Australia. Tune in now and join us in paying homage to these remarkable artists who have shaped the course of our music scene and continue to make waves on a global scale. Experience the power, passion, and indelible spirit of Indigenous music in this unforgettable episode of Triple Homegrown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to our special NAIDOC Week celebration on Triple Homegrown! Join us as we honor the extraordinary Indigenous artists who have not only shaped our music but have also influenced some of our most iconic albums. Prepare to be amazed by the rising generation of Indigenous artists who are conquering the world, captivating audiences with their unique stories and captivating live performances. In this special episode, we have the privilege of hearing from a stellar lineup including King Stingray, Busby Marou, Peter Garrett, Shane Howard, Chasing Ghosts, Dan Sultan, and Scott Darlow. Throughout the show, we've curated an incredible playlist featuring songs that showcase the rich tapestry of Indigenous music. From Yothu Yindi's original version of "Treaty" to King Stingray's tracks like "Down Under" and "Lookin' Out," each song embodies the spirit and diversity of Indigenous artistry. Get ready to experience the powerful sounds of Midnight Oil with "Beds are Burning" and "The Dead Heart," as well as the emotional resonance of Dan Sultan's "Took the Children Away" and Shane Howard's acoustic rendition of "Solid Rock." Scott Darlow will captivate you with "Deadly Heart" and "Forgotten Australia," while Busby Marou's "Where I Wanna Be" and "Conversation" will transport you to new musical landscapes. We'll also take you on a journey through time with classic tracks like Icehouse's "Great Southern Land" reimagined by Byrralku Dhanguda, as well as Warumpi Band's legendary "Blackfella/Whitefella." Chasing Ghosts will soothe your soul with the unplugged version of "Summer," while Kev Carmody's "From Little Things Big Things Grow" and Dan Sultan's "Won't Give You That" and "Kimberley Calling" will leave a lasting impression. To top it all off, we have a special collaboration between Budjerah, WILSN, and the timeless hit "Better Be Home Soon." This NAIDOC Week special on Triple Homegrown is a celebration of Indigenous talent that will leave you inspired and in awe of the rich musical heritage of Australia. Tune in now and join us in paying homage to these remarkable artists who have shaped the course of our music scene and continue to make waves on a global scale. Experience the power, passion, and indelible spirit of Indigenous music in this unforgettable episode of Triple Homegrown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I'd like to acknowledge and pay respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of the nation many of us call Australia.WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners should be aware that this episode contains the voices and words of people who have died. This episode also contains adult themes, explicit language and references to sexual harassment and assault. If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, and needs support in Australia call 1800-RESPECT, or in the United States, call 800-656-HOPE. This is the second and final installment of our exploration of Australian protest and political songs. We pick up our story in 1990. Find the episode playlist on the Spotify Cara Diaria artist page. Send questions or compliments to mykindofscenepod[@]gmail.com.Sources:WikipediaTook the Children AwayArchie Roach: His Story in SongArchie RoachArchie Roach tells his story...Paul Kelly: the crowd was stunned...The writing... of Yothu Yindi's 'Treaty'Yothu Yindi and The Treaty Project...When Dirty Cash Becomes Filthy LucreNT signs historic Barunga agreement...treatynt.com.auLandmark NT Treaty a step closer...Australian anthems... From Little Things Big Things Grow Indigenous songwriter Kev Carmody...A.B. Original's Powerful Rap...'A mic drop on the nation'...'We didn't expect to hit the main nerve:'...A.B. Original: 'We wrote the hardest...'Triple J to hold 2017 Hottest 100...
Back in the nineties, the tunes in Broome were banging - from Yothu Yindi to Kev Carmody. That was thanks to Stompem Ground, the Aboriginal music and cultural festival returning to Broome this September.
Today's show contains all nuclear themed songs, hosted by AC and Micheala. Originally recorded live in September last year for the Rotations show, we've picked the highlights for you to enjoy.Song list: - Kev Carmody "Thou shalt not steal"- Three little birds "Uranium mining"- Desert Stars "Running"- Blekbala Mujik "Nyukliya Fiya Nyukliya war"- Time Zone "World destruction"
Claudia speaks with Richard Sawada, director of the St Kilda Film Festival – Australia's longest running short story film festival - about the 2022 the programme highlights and the magic of short films. // Debbie Hamilton is a Systematic Mental Health Advocate with experience on both sides of the mental health system which she is working to change to better suit the needs of people with a psychosocial disability, in particular the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Debbie will be delivering a lecture ‘Grassroots to Governance; Mental health lived experience in leadership' at the Wheeler Centre here. // Claudia speaks with Linda Fisk from Seeds of Affinity: Pathways for Women about the barriers facing women as they leave prison and re-enter the community and the bespoke tech tool called “Lindabot” being developed to help navigate the challenges. Linda is joined by Dr MIchele Jarldorn who worked with Seeds of Affinity is the co-design of the technology. [Part Two of a two-part interview.] // We hear from Asia Pacific Currents who spoke with Casey Thompson from the CFMEU Manufacturing Division about the ninth anniversary of the Rana Plaza disaster that killed at least 1132 garment workers in April 2013, and the importance of worker solidarity. Check out Asia Pacific Currents every Saturday at 9am on 3CR. // Songs: This is Not the Way Home, The Cruel SeaRiver of Tears,Kev Carmody
Australian music tells the world who we are, who we think we are, about our landscape and history. In this episode, we talk about the songs that define Australia and look at some myths as we go. We also address the critical question: “ Where would we be without sugar cane?” References: Free, Bad Company, Paul Rodgers, The Go-Betweens, Peter Grant, Swan Song, Gangajang, Paul Kelly, Jimmy Barnes, Peter Allen, Men At Work, John Williamson, Cold Chisel, First Nations people, The Warumpi Band, My Island Home, Kev Carmody, Icehouse, Ted Egan, Midnight OilAussie playlistBad Company
This week's edition of the Moorditj Mag sees hosts Jim Morrison and Nick Abraham bringing us up to date with what's happening around the traps. They also chat with Kev Carmody about his music and about an amazing legend who has recently left us. Edited by Karlie Jordan.
Legendary songwriter Uncle Kev Carmody has been inducted into the 2021 NIMA Hall of Fame.
Last week singer, songwriter, poet and mentor Kev Carmody was inducted into the NIMA Hall of Fame.
Wattie Creek entered Australian folklore as the birthplace of the Aboriginal land-rights movement when Prime Minister Gough Whitlam granted the deeds to the land of the Gurindji people and symbolically poured the red dirt into the hands of Vincent Lingiari. Paul Kelly and Kev Carmody`s iconic Australian protest song tells a surprisingly unknown story of human struggle and the 8-year long fight for justice that would pave the way for future change.Dara Hession plays a list of powerful songs throughout this podcast to help tell this story, including Beds Are Burning, Solid Rock, and From Little Things Big Things Grow.
In the second hour today, Katie plays the stunning new version by First Nations artist Ziggy Ramo of Paul Kelly and Kev Carmody's classic ‘From Little Things Big Things Grow',... LEARN MORE The post Flying – Show #202 (part 2), 13 June 2021 appeared first on Miss Chatelaine.
From Little Things On this weeks' show we blurt about:Covid-19How the vaccine worksGreat People That Did StuffVincent Lingiarihttps://ia.anu.edu.au/biography/lingiari-vincent-14178https://australianstogether.org.au/discover/australian-history/wave/Music video. Kev Carmody, Paul Kelly & Tiddas : From Little Things, Big Things Grow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWK2lrNuND8Eddie Kokali Mabohttps://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/eddie-koiki-mabohttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-26/rio-tinto-blast-destroys-area-with-ancient-aboriginal-heritage/12286652Treatyhttps://deadlyandproud.vic.gov.au/the-path-to-treaty/ScienceAWS and improving USA vaccine rollout"Cooper" the largest discovered dinosaur in Australiahttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/jun/07/new-species-of-dinosaur-up-to-30m-long-confirmed-as-largest-ever-found-in-australiaBeerducationModus Operandi - Former Tenant Red IPA4 out of 5 blurtstarts5-year-old homebrew1 out of 5 blurtstars Send us feedback or comments on our socialsYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6sah68y5GKhtD-uE4W-FAFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/blurtstar/
For Reconciliation Week 2021, we explore some of the most powerful and enduring protest songs written by First Nations artists across the past 90 years.
Thirteen years ago, Australia's musicians payed tribute to one of the country's best, Kev Carmody, playing their versions of his songs for the album, Cannot Buy My Soul. Now a new generation has joined in, with covers by the likes of Courtney Barnett and Electric Fields. In the Drawing Room, Carmody talks about hearing his stories reflected back and the politics that inspires his words
Thirteen years ago, Australia's musicians payed tribute to one of the country's best, Kev Carmody, playing their versions of his songs for the album, Cannot Buy My Soul. Now a new generation has joined in, with covers by the likes of Courtney Barnett and Electric Fields. In the Drawing Room, Carmody talks about hearing his stories reflected back and the politics that inspires his words
Episode Notes Go even deeper into the music, voices and politics from the Murri Hour program with Warinkil Aunty Glenice Croft and Shellar MB Barney Croft as they take you through the pioneering radio program helped establish on 4ZZZ in the 1980s. What began as a short shift for First Nations voices on 102.1FM in 1984 grew into an hours-long block of Murri perspectives by the late 80s, and eventually led to the establishment of the Brisbane Indigenous Media Association that still exists today (98.9FM on the dial). In this episode you will hear speakers like Warinkil Aunty Glenice Barney Croft, Shellar MB Barney Croft, Selwyn Johnson, Mervin Riley, Alfred Shillingsworth, Vanessa Fisher, Hedley Johnson, Bob Weatherall, Charlie Perkins, Sugar Ray Robertson, Gary Foley, Kev Carmody, Liz Bond, Toffee Wharton and Uncle Ross Watson. Thanks to Warumpi Band, Mop & the Dropouts, No Fixed Address & Us Mob, Sherry Watkins, The Kuckles (Jimmy Chai), Mareba, Archie Roach, Kev Carmody, and Maroochy Barambah whose music you can hear throughout this episode. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners be advised that this episode contains the voices of First Nations people who have now passed on. There are also descriptions of police brutality & suicide throughout this episode. If this raises any issues for you Lifeline on 13 11 14 or chat online with Beyond Blue now. A special thanks for Aunty Glenice and Shellar, who produced this entire episode by re-visiting 4ZZZ's Murri Hour archives to share their story with us. Collage in episode image was made by Shellar. First aired on the 45 Years of 4ZZZ special broadcast on December 8, 2020.
Episode Notes What began as a short shift for First Nations voices on 102.1FM in 1984 grew into an hours-long block of Murri perspectives by the late 80s, and eventually led to the establishment of the Brisbane Indigenous Media Association that still exists today (98.9FM on the dial). In this episode you will hear speakers like Warinkil Aunty Glenice Barney Croft, Shellar MB Barney Croft, Selwyn Johnson, Mervin Riley, Alfred Shillingsworth, Vanessa Fisher, Hedley Johnson, Bob Weatherall, Charlie Perkins, Sugar Ray Robertson, Gary Foley, Kev Carmody, Liz Bond, Toffee Wharton and Uncle Ross Watson. Thanks to Warumpi Band, Mop & the Dropouts, No Fixed Address & Us Mob, Sherry Watkins, The Kuckles (Jimmy Chai), Mareba, Archie Roach, Kev Carmody and Maroochy Barambah whose music you can hear throughout this episode. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners be advised that this episode contains the voices of First Nations people who have now passed on. There are also descriptions of police brutality & suicide throughout this episode. If this raises any issues for you Lifeline on 13 11 14 or chat online with Beyond Blue. A special thanks for Aunty Glenice and Shellar, who produced this entire episode by re-visiting 4ZZZ's Murri Hour archives to share their story with us. Collage in episode image was made by Shellar. First aired on the 45 Years of 4ZZZ special broadcast on December 8, 2020.
Interviews from the archive with two veteran Australian songwriters: Kev Carmody and Brian Cadd.
Kev Carmody might have been a late bloomer, commencing his music career in his 40s, but his contributions to music and culture will resonate for generations.
This month we sit down with CEO of Synapse, Jennifer Cullen. On how language, communication and co-design are vital to including everyone in our sector.Synapse Australia, 'On the Wire' by Kev Carmody, DSC newsletter, DSC website, DSC training, TRANSCRIPT
Thirty years ago, indigenous singer-songwriter Kev Carmody sat around a campfire with Paul Kelly and together they penned the song From Little Things Big Things Grow. Last month it was re-released with a stunning new version by Electric Fields on a Carmody tribute album titled Cannot Buy My Soul. Carmody opens up on the story of Vincent Lingiari, his own upbringing and music career on the Black Australia Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kev Carmody joins us to talk about the 2020 edition of Cannot Buy My Soul and we hear about a new initiative that deciphers medical terminology in our languages. Also, the podcast that answers some of the most frequently asked questions about sex and relationships.
Kev Carmody joins us to talk about the 2020 edition of Cannot Buy My Soul and we hear about a new initiative that deciphers medical terminology in our languages. Also, the podcast that answers some of the most frequently asked questions about sex and relationships.
Thirteen years ago, Australia's musicians payed tribute to one of the country's best, Kev Carmody, playing their versions of his songs for the album, Cannot Buy My Soul. Now a new generation has joined in, with covers by the likes of Courtney Barnett and Electric Fields. In the Drawing Room, Carmody talks about hearing his stories reflected back and the politics that inspires his words
He's the singer-songwriter behind some of Australia's most iconic folk ballads. Kev Carmody. The Betoota Advocate editors get the chance of a lifetime to interview this national treasure about the life and times of Australia's greatest storyteller. Video Version Youtube: https://youtu.be/W3NZ2nv2L5s Recorded from the Budgy Smuggler Booth
Friday 23 August 2019 7am intro and acknowledgement of country 703am news:- Successful local Extinction Rebellion action in Moreland- Djab Wurrung protest camp swells in numbers ahead of planned eviction by cops 719am Jacob and Zane speak with West Papuan activist O'Neal about the upcoming solidarity protest at the Indonesian consulate in Melbourne. 42 West Papuan students studying in Surabaya were attacked by a racist gang and then arrested a week ago on trumped up charges of defacing an Indonesian flag. Solidarity protests defending the students have swept West Papua and have been met with state repression and communication with the territory has been cut.737am news: Massive fires ravage the amazon as fascist president "captain Chainsaw" Jair Bolsonaro peddles conspiracy theories about enviro NGOs causing the fires 745am Jacob and Zane speak with expat Hong Kong resident and activist Eric about the three month long (and ongoing) wave of protests that have rocked the island. Eric refutes some of the arguments made by those in the 'pro China camp' such as the protests being organised by the CIA or that protestors have nothing to fear from the proposed extradition bill. Eric says the protests are ultimately about trying to make China honour its promise first made in 1984 that Hong Kong would have universal suffrage and free elections once handed back to China by Britain. 804am activist calendar 808am News- Bernie Sanders announces $16.3 trillion green new deal policy as part of presidential primary campaign 816am Update from 3CR Earth Matters correspondent Bec Horridge from the Adani protest camp in Queensland 824am Music: "From Little things Big things go" By Paul Kelly and Kev Carmody, in celebration of the successful Wave Hill walkoff by the Gurindji people.
7:00 - Acknowledgement of Country7:15 - We hear audio from Jack Verdins, who works with Friends of Public Housing Victoria https://www.facebook.com/FOPHVIC/. Audio from the Fair Go For Pensioners Conference 7:30 - Dean talks to Hope Street CEO, Donna Bennett on youth and family services 7:45 - Alice talks to Tamara Tubakovic about EU asylum and the response to the 2015 refugee 'crisis' 8:00 - Ian Rintoul from the Refugee Action Coalition in Sydney, talks to Alice about the sea Captain Carola Rackete who is facing jail time in Italy for saving refugees. 8:15 - Dean talks to Sue McKinnon of the Kinglake Friends of the Great Forest - lobbying to keep their community safe from logging. 8:30 - END MUSIC I've been moved - Kev Carmody Blues Arcadia - Hear it Now The Thoughts of Chairman Jim - Strange Days for a Presbyterian
7:00am Acknowledgement of Country7:10am We listen to an interview with Nayuka Gorrie, Kurnai/Gunai, Gunditjmara, Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta freelance writer, about transformative justice, decolonisation and abolishing 'Australia Day' (first aired on the Transformative Justice Show, part of Satellite Skies). 7:45am We chat with Meriki Onus, Gunditjmara and Gunnai woman and co-founder of the Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance (WAR), about 7 Days of Resistance, creativity and centring Indigenous sovereignty in abolition work. 8:05am: Neil Morris (DRMNGNOW) joins us in the studio to discuss his recently released (incredible!) track, Ancestors, Jan 26th and the question of how to #AbolishAustraliaDay if, after all, Australia Does Not Exist.Songs (The original broadcast on 855am and 3CR digital contained the following music - removed owing to no license for podcasting music)Kev Carmody: Pillars of SocietyDizzy Doolan: This Is How We Do RemixAncestress: Bring Buildings DownDRMNGNOW: Ancestors feat. Kee'ahn Prod. River BoySee you all this Saturday at the Invastion Day Dawn Service, BIRRARANGA (Melbourne) Invasion Day 2019 Protest and Balit Narrun Share the Spirit Festival
On this weeks's show, as the November Victorian state election approaches we discuss the dire situation of native forests in Victoria, and some wins on legal and economic fronts.First up, we hear from Lidia Thorpe, Member for Northcote and the first Aboriginal woman elected to Victorian parliament. Reflecting on what logging means for the state treaty process with First Nations in Victoria.Regular listeners will be familiar with Ed Hill, long-time forest campaigner. Emma Wasson spoke to Ed from Friends of the Earth Melbourne's Forest Collective about current legal challenges to logging in Victoria.Guests: Lidia Thorpe (Victorian Greens); Ed Hill (FoE Melbourne Forests Collective).Song: 'Dirty Dollar' by Kev Carmody.Earth Matters #1159 was produced by Teishan Ahearne.
This week we hear about a landmark case in the United States that found that glyphosate, the active ingredient in the common pesticide RoundUp, causes cancer.Also this week: A new week, a new Prime Minister. But what about the Great Barrier Reef, and that odd cash splash to a little know private foundation?Guests: Peter McCallum (Mackay Conservation Group); Bob Phelps (Gene Ethics).Interviews courtesy of 3CR's City Limits and Wednesday Breakfast programs.Song: 'Dirty Dollar' by Kev Carmody.Earth Matters #1155 was produced by Teishan Ahearne.
Bangarra Dance Theatre member Daniel Riley shares the songs that for him, show the power of language. A proud Wiradjuri man, Dan's love of language in music, dance and culture lives strong throughout this wonderful conversation of the past, present and future of Australian life. Kev Carmody and Paul Kelly - "This Land Is Mine" Kendrick Lamar - "Alright" Radiohead - "Idioteque" Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie xx - "NY Is Killing Me" A.B. Original - "January 26"
Bangarra Dance Theatre member Daniel Riley shares the songs that for him, show the power of language. A proud Wiradjuri man, Dan's love of language in music, dance and culture lives strong throughout this wonderful conversation of the past, present and future of Australian life. Kev Carmody and Paul Kelly - "This Land Is Mine" Kendrick Lamar - "Alright" Radiohead - "Idioteque" Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie xx - "NY Is Killing Me" A.B. Original - "January 26"
Country music is commonly associated with downtrodden, lovelorn, white inhabitants of America's rural south, but it has also long been a significant form of expression for Australia's Aboriginal peoples. Country music became popular 'down under' during the first half of the 20th Century. Thanks to gramophone recordings, wind-up radios and touring bands, it even reached the bush where most Aboriginals lived, often more or less imprisoned on missions and government-controlled reserves. At a time when their own cultural heritage was being systematically erased, country music became a medium through which they could maintain their practice of sharing stories via the oral tradition. Its resonance was enhanced by melodies which tended towards the melancholic. As one musician put it “country music was all about loss, and we'd lost everything”. Through country music, Aboriginal people were able to give voice to their personal experiences and ongoing struggles for justice. Songs describe, for example, how babies and land were stolen, incidents of racism, poor living conditions, and high levels of incarceration. Country music, far from its origins, has thus become a deeply moving and powerful Aboriginal activism art form. With contributions from Auriel Andrew, Kev Carmody, Roger Knox, Sue Ray, Glenn Skuthorpe and Clinton Walker.
Riddhi meanders with poetry and melodies from Banjo Paterson, Paul Kelly, Kev Carmody and Peter Porter. Including the segment ‘Stories that Matter' with Jenni Cargil. featuring The Cedar Girl of Mullumbimby Grass by Annie Byrant.
By Meeghan Bell Listen to Red Dirt In Bondi: The Story of Building Bridges' "The facts are really not at all like fish on the fishmonger's slab. They are like fish swimming about in a vast and sometimes inaccessible ocean; and what the historian catches will depend, partly on chance, but mainly on what part of the ocean he chooses to fish in and what tackle he chooses to use – these two factors being, of course, determined by the Kind of fish he wants to catch. By and large, the historian will get the kind of facts he wants. History means interpretation." - E.H. Carr I was sitting in the packed auditorium as Gary Foley presented 'Life of Struggle' at the 2015 Marxism Conference in Melbourne. He commanded the stage, held the audience in the palm of his hand and I listened fiercely and took notes. He spoke passionately about the history of Aboriginal resistance in Australia, of which he played a central role and shared iconic images of his life including photos with rock star Michael Hutchence (pictured below). Foley also spoke about an album he'd been involved with titled, Building Bridges - Australia Has A Black History. Gary Foley & Michael Hutchence, Building Bridges 1989 Bicentenary January 26th 1988 Aboriginal Protests at Sydney Harbour It wasn't entirely clear then of course but as I listened to Foley talk, a seed was planted and once I'd been selected to participate in the CBAA National Features and Documentary Series, the 1989 Building Bridges album and the story surrounding its creation began to absorb almost every waking moment of my life. 'Red Dirt in Bondi' is a radio feature set in Sydney around the time of the Bicentenary, 26 January 1988. The key participants in this feature are Aboriginal activist and academic Gary Foley, the Building Bridges Cultural Construction Crew featuring Jim George, Tony Duke and Denise Officer (Andrew McMillan passed away on 28 January 2012) and singer-songwriter, Kev Carmody. For a rookie like myself there were significant challenges in bringing this radio story to life including the historical nature of the topic and the complex relationship between black and white Australia since 1788. Not to mention attempting an interesting and thought-provoking radio feature in under 27 minutes. The story of Building Bridges, involving a small group of people with the support of the Australian Music Industry, is as relevant today as it was back in '88. It is vital to keep re-telling and sharing this piece of history so that we may move towards true reconciliation in this country and achieve justice for Australia's First People. I would like to thank Phil Ruck, David Miller and others from 3MDR for their amazing support, the CBAA and CMTO for the wonderful opportunity but most importantly to the 'Red Dirt in Bondi' participants Jim, Gary, Tony, Denise and Kev for sharing the incredible Building Bridges story.
On 22nd August 1966, Vincent Lingiari, led a walk-off of 200 Aboriginal stockmen, domestic servants, and their families from the Wave Hill cattle station in the Northern Territory. The protest was about the poor work and pay conditions on the cattle station. But it was much more than that. It was also a struggle for Indigenous land rights and it changed Australia forever. Let’s see how ‘from little things big things grow’. Check out the YouTube video of the Paul Kelly and Kev Carmody song ‘From Little Things Big Things Grow’. The didgeridoo solo at the end is pretty darned cool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_ndC07C2qw Also check out the original petition from the Gurindji people to the Governor-General Lord Casey: http://indigenousrights.net.au/land_rights/wave_hill_walk_off,_1966-75/a_petition_to_the_governor-general