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Archie Roach
Once in a lifetime an artist with an extraordinary spirit comes along. Archie Roach, a philosopher and storyteller in the tradition of his ancestors, relays and retells intimate real life stories through song that has touched the hearts and souls of audiences around the world. Surviving a turbulent upbringing Archie has become a powerful voice for indigenous Australians. His song, Took the Children Away from his 1990 debut album Charcoal Lane produced by Paul Kelly and the late Steve Connolly tells of Archie’s personal experience of being forcibly removed from his family. The album won a Human Rights Award, the first time such an award has been given to a songwriter. Archie has toured extensively both in Australia and overseas and has gone on to release a further four albums. In 2009 Archie and his wife and musical collaborator, Ruby Hunter were awarded the Sidney Myer Performing Arts Award for their exceptional contribution to Australia’s cultural life through the performing arts.
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