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'Magpie Blues' is about Ursula Yovich's childhood experiences and how she perceived her life as she was growing up. Magpie is Yovich's totem and the white feathers of the bird symbolise her Serbian heritage and the black feathers represent her Aboriginal descent. She says "I called it Magpie Blues and I do have the blues in there. The blues really relates to my story." The storyline explores belonging and not belonging, following dreams and ultimately finding a unique and powerful voice. Source: www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/ (Sighted 25/06/2009).
Production Details
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First performed as part of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Space Theatre, Festival Centre, June 17-18, 2009.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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More Than Films at Message Sticks
2011
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— Appears in: Koori Mail , 4 May no. 500 2011; (p. 47) -
Capital to Host Magpie Blues
2011
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— Appears in: Koori Mail , 1 June no. 502 2011; (p. 55) -
Aboriginal Songbird Keeps on Flying Higher in Magpie Blues
2009
single work
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— Appears in: National Indigenous Times , June vol. 8 no. 179 2009; (p. 8)
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Aboriginal Songbird Keeps on Flying Higher in Magpie Blues
2009
single work
review
— Appears in: National Indigenous Times , June vol. 8 no. 179 2009; (p. 8) -
Capital to Host Magpie Blues
2011
single work
column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 1 June no. 502 2011; (p. 55) -
More Than Films at Message Sticks
2011
single work
column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 4 May no. 500 2011; (p. 47)
Last amended 15 Aug 2011 16:51:07
