y separately published work icon Murundak single work   musical theatre  
Issue Details: First known date: 2008... 2008 Murundak
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Production Details

  • Murundak meaning 'alive' in Woiwurrung language - is an historic event that celebrates music as an instrument of identity, resistance and resilience, and a call to freedom. In a sweeping multi-media staging, it brings together for the first time in Sydney, The Black Arm Band, a 28 piece ensemble featuring a line-up of exceptional soloists performing works from the inspirational songbook of contemporary Aboriginal life.

    The Indigenous musicians playing in The Black Arm Band are amongst the most respected names in Australian music. These artists will be joined by musicians who have added their own unique artistic voices to Indigenous musical history.The soundtrack to Australian Aboriginal life is alive with songs that express joy, hope, struggle and compassion. Murundak re-orchestrates many of these anthemic works and couples them with gentle laments and infectious love songs to take audiences on a spiritual journey. Murundak was originally developed by Arts House, a City of Melbourne contemporary arts initiative. Concept Steven Richardson and realisation Kate Ben-Tovim.

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Works about this Work

Black Arm Band Goes Global 2010 single work column
— Appears in: Artery , no. 12 2010; (p. 15)
Indigenous Works A Highlight Of Sydney Festival 2008 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 13 February no. 419 2008; (p. 48)
Indigenous Works A Highlight Of Sydney Festival 2008 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 13 February no. 419 2008; (p. 48)
Black Arm Band Goes Global 2010 single work column
— Appears in: Artery , no. 12 2010; (p. 15)
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