CIMF / Group gives a special glimpse of Tiwi traditions
The Tiwi Strong Women. Photo: Peter Hislop Canberra International Music Festival / Concert 16, “Eyes and Ears”, Tiwi Strong Women. At the National Film and Sound Archive, May 7. Reviewed by CLINTON WHITE IT was quite special to be given a glimpse of the traditions and culture of Tiwi Islanders, especially when coupled with film footage dating back as far as 1912. Tiwi Strong Women is a small group who have been singing and dancing together since they were girls. Theirs is a goal of preserving language, as well as music and arts traditions, which they now are passing on to their own grand...