The Yorta Yorta woman who turns loss into song
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By Cat Woods
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When musician Allara Briggs Pattison – known simply as Allara – released her first solo track
Rekindled Systems in December, it was more than just a musical milestone. It was a big step on a profound journey of self-discovery. The revival of songlines feels like my work in the world, says the 27-year-old Yorta Yorta woman. I sat down and wrote a stream-of-consciousness this is how I experience the world kind of thing. The chorus, for me, is part of my identity.