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Wuigada is a dedicated space where First Nations musicians can share and celebrate music made by other First Nations musicians with PBS audiences.  Wuigada was named and developed by the highly acclaimed indigenous singer songwriter, Kutcha Edwards. Wuigada in Mutti Mutti means to sing.    In this edition of Wuigada we hear from singer, songwriter and proud Yorta Yorta man from the Dungala (or Murray River), in Echuca Moama, Benny Walker. We asked Benny about the inspiration...

Northern Territory Major Events Company Parrtjima – A Festival in Light has attracted more than 5000 attendances over the first two nights, with visitors inspired by the large-scale light and art installations, and an action-packed program of events that includes music, workshops, talks and film. Highlights so far have been a spine-tingling exclusive live performance by Electric Fields in front of the MacDonnell Ranges light show, Casey Donovan wowing the crowd and author Bruce Pascoe captiva...

Kutcha Edwards. Wuigada in Mutti Mutti means to sing.    In this edition of Wuigada we hear from Maningrida in Arnhem Land, with  Ripple Effect Band. While following in the tradition of saltwater rock from the top end, Ripple Effect Band forged new ground as the first women from their community to play instruments and form their own all women band. They sing in the languages of their people, Ndjébbana, Burarra, Na-kara and Kune and they have a story to tell about their land, their ...

Wuigada Wuigada was named and developed by the highly acclaimed indigenous singer songwriter,  Kutcha Edwards.  In this edition of Wuigada we hear from Meanjin, Brisbane based artist, and formerly one half of Black Salt, Waveney Yasso. Since moving on from Black Salt, Waveney has been forging ahead with multiple other exciting musical pursuits.  "There are a lot of interesting projects based in Meanjin, Brisbane that I have been excited to be involved with. Firstly, I help to run an even...

Wuigada Wuigada was named and developed by the highly acclaimed indigenous singer songwriter,  Kutcha Edwards. Wuigada in Mutti Mutti means to sing.    In this edition of  Red Roses, in 2012 to critical acclaim. Since then Sue Ray as been building her career on the back of multiple awards and award nominations, extensive touring, and delivering stand out live performances.  We took the opportunity to ask Sue Ray a few questions, including asking what she has been doing in recent times...

Wuigada First Nations musicians can share and celebrate music made by other First Nations musicians with PBS audiences.     Wuigada was named and developed by the highly acclaimed indigenous singer songwriter,  Kutcha Edwards.  Wuigada in Mutti Mutti means to sing.    In this edition of Wuigada we hear from Western GuGu Yelanji and Birri Gubba song man,  Troy Jungaji Brady. Troys career spans over 20 years, leading a number of successful bands before hitting out on his own. His mus...

Wuigada Wuigada was named and developed by the highly acclaimed indigenous singer songwriter, Kutcha Edwards. Dave Arden. Dave will be releasing his latest album Red Desert Man at the Share The Spirit Festival & the Thornbury Theatre in February in 2021. Red Desert Man is an introspective look at his experience as an Aboriginal man, searching for his identity and having a voice. The album is about where you come from and who you are. Once you find out who you are through that family tree ...