Learn about the curious string instrument they have spent a half-century mastering
Yalanji songwoman Deline Briscoe performs 'Wawu: Spirit' live
After 10 years touring the world as a principal artist with the Black Arm Band and performing with Archie Roach, Emma Donovan, Tiddas and Mission Songs Project, Yalanji woman of song Deline Briscoe launched her stunning solo debut album, Wawu. Wawu—a Yalanji word encompassing the concepts of spirit, heart, love and connections between people, land, past, present and future—tells the story of four generations of women from one family: Deline, her daughter Jade, her Mother and her Mother’s mother.
Sung in Yalanji language as well as English, the songs extend a gentle call to people struggling in life; an acknowledgement of their pain, and a tender reassurance that can only come from women who have risen, triumphant, from the darkest of times. Capturing the imaginations, hearts and ears of her audiences, Deline and her band gracefully relate the human emotions to inspire healing, strength and empowerment — a spiritual experience as much as it is a musical journey.
This concert was recorded live at Melbourne Recital Centre as part of Yinga-bul Festival.
