ARCHIE ROACH
- Soul Singer -
G'day folks,
Archie Roach
is a soul singer, in the true sense of the word. His lyrics are uniquely
Australia and undeniably universal and he is one of our most respected, beloved
and admired singer/songwriters.
Archie first
came to the attention of most Australians with the release of his debut album
“Charcoal Lane” in 1992. The album launched his career and “Took The
Children Away”, his own story of the stolen generations, heartbreakingly
captured the human cost of government policy. Since then he has released 10
albums, including several with his life partner Ruby Hunter, a number of movie
soundtracks, and a box set retrospective of his first four albums. His
critically acclaimed latest album, “Into the Bloodstream” has been described as
“an inspirational comeback” (Mess & Noise), “a triumphant return” (ABC
online) and “amongst his best work” (AU Review).
Archie’s work
has been recognised locally and internationally, in mainstream and indigenous
circles. As well as five Arias and seven Deadlys, including Outstanding
and Lifetime Contribution Awards, he has won three National Indigenous Music
Awards (NIMA) and was inducted into the NIMA Hall of Fame in 2013.
He was
the first songwriter to receive a Human Rights Achievement Award (for “Took The
Children Away in 1992) and has toured with some of the world’s most iconic
artists, including Bob Dylan, Tracy Chapman, Billy Bragg, Paul Simon, Joan
Armatrading, Suzanne Vega and Patti Smith. In 2013, “Took The Children Away”,
was added to the National Film and Sound Archive in Canberra, as part of the
Sounds Of Australia collection.
Despite the
loss of his partner Ruby Hunter in 2010 and major health problems including a
stroke and cancer, Archie Roach continues to record and perform, taking
strength and inspiration from his music. He has shared the stage with
local and international musical icons and is as comfortable performing on an
outback stage as a concert hall or in front of 84,000 football fans at the MCG.
Whether holding just his acoustic guitar, or walking on stage with a 13-piece
band and 10-voice indigenous gospel choir, Archie’s music speaks the stories of
his people, of this land and of the human condition.
Clancy's comment: Love ya work, Archie!
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