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Kalyakoorl, Ngalak Warangka

Forever, we sing
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Kalyakoorl, Ngalak Warangka (Forever, we sing) celebrates the rare Noongar language and the shared spirit of community. Featuring songs from Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse's first two albums, this anthology honours the principles of Koort (Heart), Moort (Family and Community), Boodja (Land), and Koorlangka (Children and Legacy), preserving a vital cultural heritage.
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Ideal for those interested in Indigenous Australian culture, music enthusiasts, educators, choirs, and community groups seeking to explore and sustain Noongar language and traditions.

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Kalyakoorl, Ngalak Warangka (Forever, we sing) is a celebration of rare Noongar language, and the things we share as a community. Over many years, Noongar language has been reduced to a whisper, with currently less than 400 fluent speakers.

The collection of songs in this book represents the first two albums Gina and Guy have released - Kalyakoorl (Forever) and Bindi Bindi (The Butterfly). Just like their music, this anthology is informed by the four principles of Koort (Heart), Moort (Family and Community), Boodja (Land) and Koorlangka (Children and Legacy).

It is their hope that, through this collection of reduced scores and song sheets, Gina and Guy's music will continue to be seen in new and interesting ways, and shared through schools, choirs and community groups.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922613936

Publisher: Magabala Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Magabala Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Gina Williams is a proud Balladong (Noongar, South West) woman, with links through her grandmother's line to the Gitja people of the East Kimberley. She is an award- winning singer- songwriter and journalist, who has spent the past three decades committed to sharing stories and writing songs for her community, and with collaborator and best friend, Guy Ghouse. Gina's accolades include: 2018 Inductee, West Australian Women's Hall of Fame; Winner, Aboriginal Category, 2017 West Australian of the Year; and Winner, Indigenous Act of the Year, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2018 West Australian Music Industry (WAMi) Awards. Gina is an Ambassador for the Australian Performing Rights Association, a member of the British Council's ACCELARATE Arts and Cultural Leadership Alumni and is a Patron of Fairbridge Folk Festival.

Guy Ghouse has a musical pedigree that dates back to the 1920s in Malaysia and there are few guitarists who connect to their music and perform without compromise like Guy Ghouse. Guy's journey that has taken him all over the world, with performances at Edinburgh Festival (Scotland), Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club (UK), BBC (UK), Hard Rock Cafe (UK & Indonesia), Los Angeles California, Texas, the Netherlands and Spain. Guy has been musical director, producer, educator, mentor for a variety of bands and solo artists and session guitarist for many touring acts and has written and composed for television and film. he is a featured Artist with Cole Clarke Guitars and was named Winner, Best Guitarist at the 2020 West Australian Music Industry Awards.

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