Take a moment to appreciate this gift of song of the Yuwaalaraay tradition from three sisters, Nardi Simpson, Lucy Simpson and Jilda Andrews of New South Wales, Australia who form the Aboriginal musical group of Biliirr. They are playing on March 24, 2016 at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC and later at Harvard University at … Continue reading
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Yimardoowarra: Artist of the River
A sophisticated artist whispers the secrets of life to those willing to listen, observe and appreciate. With a startling passion, Loongkoonan, from Nyikina on the banks of the Mardoowarra river, “People of the River”, presents to the world a perspective quickly disappearing. Raising contemporary art to a new level of expression, Loongkoonan invites each person … Continue reading
Beizam – Law and Order with Ken Thaiday Senior
Ken Thaiday Senior, respected artist from the Torres Strait Island, presents his visions and art with grace and eloquence. With his wife Liz by his side, they have been transported from one world to another to be honored in Washington, D.C. during NAIDOC Week, which celebrates the achievements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander … Continue reading