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The Australian National University (ANU) has established a recording studio dedicated to Indigenous musicians. Yil Lull studio at the ANU School of Music.
Will Kepa and Uncle Joe Geia in the Yil Lull studio control room. Photo Jamie Kidston, ANU
THE ANU has today (May 10) officially launched a recording studio dedicated to indigenous musicians, with music-minded vice-chancellor Brian Schmidt looking on.
The new “Yil Lull” recording studio at the ANU School of Music will offer free recording and music assistance to indigenous musicians from across Australia.
The studio will be led by Torres Strait Islander musician, Will Kepa, who describes it as “a place for us, our mob, to come and meet; to create and to share; to expand on our stories; to keep our culture alive and our music alive; and to just keep that fire burning.”
Tammi Gissell and ensemble conducted by Roland Peelman. Photo: Peter Hislop.
Canberra International Music Festival / Concert 21, “Rainbow Serpent”, James O Fairfax Theatre, National Gallery Of Australia, May 9. Reviewed by
LEN POWER.
THE myths of the Rainbow Serpent have cultural significance around the world.
Its meaning can differ greatly between indigenous peoples so it was appropriate that this concert entitled “Rainbow Serpent” should have a variety of elements.
After singing a tentative version of “Advance Australia Fair” called “Anthem Combined”, the first performer, Joe Geia, an influential singer/songwriter in the development of contemporary indigenous music, hit his stride with three of his own songs.