A yarn with Djakapurra Munyarryun - Songman, Dancer, and Cultural Consultant
Listen to Djakapurra discuss the cultural, spiritual and physical properties of this plant (Cycad – Cycas armstrongii) which grows on Yolngu Country. Djakapurra shares the cultural practices and process, evolved over time immemorial, which transform this revered, life-sustaining plant into a nourishing delicacy.
A yarn with La-Donna Hollingsworth - Co-Composer of NINNI
La-Donna Hollingsworth began her professional studies in music at the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM). Here she met peer, friend and collaborator, David Page. In this yarn with La-Donna, she talks about the grounding that guided her towards a career in music, the social issues that compelled her to write, and the synergy between her and David that sparked the sound-world of NINNI.
A yarn with Bangarra Creatives
Presenter Miriam Corowa moderates a discussion with Bangarra creatives: Artistic Director Stephen Page, Head of Design Jacob Nash, Knowledge Ground Coordinator Yolande Brown and Associate Artistic Director Frances Rings. Listen to these Creatives discuss the significant cultural and creative relations that underpin Bangarra - the work, the history. the relationships, and future directions.
A yarn with Uncle Robin Bryant - Former General Manager
In this personal reflection, Uncle Robin Bryant speaks of his time with Bangarra and the significance of the production Praying Mantis Dreaming.
A yarn with Lola Greeno - Cultural Consultant for Mathinna
Listen to Aunty Lola Greeno, Cultural Consultant of Mathinna and Tasmanian Elder yarn about her cultural and creative practice.
A yarn with Will Stubbs - Coordinator at Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Arts Centre
Hear Will reflect on his work with Yolngu Artist Nyapanyapa Yunupingu, from the perspective of his personal learnings whilst living and working on Country in Yirrkala, North East Arnhem Land.
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