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melwil ([personal profile] melwil) wrote2010-02-18 05:34 pm

Ruby Hunter

Ruby Hunter, the first Australian Indigenous woman to be signed by a major record company died overnight.

I found Ruby Hunter's voice through my beloved Seachange soundtrack. When you listen to her voice you can hear life in it, and I adore Aurukun Moonlight. It's a sad loss for Australian music.

[identity profile] melwil.livejournal.com 2010-02-18 07:39 pm (UTC)(link)
I was a little worried, which was why I used ABC sources since they're pretty good about it. Surprised by the 7pm news - SBS warned.

I suppose from her family's perspective, her story is an important one and should be told.

[identity profile] sweet-adelheid.livejournal.com 2010-02-18 07:41 pm (UTC)(link)
~nods~

And I realise of course that I should have said Law rather than tradition. 'Cause it is.