Abstract
First presented by The Black Arm Band to sold out houses as part of the 2009 Melbourne Festival, dirtsong is a powerful musical journey through Australia's cultural heartland inspired by the words of Alexis Wright (Miles Franklin Award winner).Set against a stunning backdrop of moving imagery and text, the performance features unforgettable songs performed in 11 different Aboriginal languages from some of the most extraordinary performers in the land, backed by an exciting ensemble of Melbourne's finest jazz musicians. Conception and Direction: Steven Richardson Text: Alexis Wright Vocals direction: Lou Bennett Screen visuals: Daybreak Films
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | Melbourne Recital Centre, Vic. |
| Publisher | 2009 Melbourne Festival |
| Size | 218400 |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |