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See moreSo-called Australia is built upon a lie: that 97% of the population are human, and the others simply 'Indigenous', devoid of the same basic rights.
Human? is the story of acclaimed Wik artist Ziggy Ramo's experience growing up under the weight of this lie. We've had 236 years of continued destruction in the name of 'civilised progress', under an oppressive colonial system that punches down on almost everyone. We all deserve more. But to move forward we have to be honest about the past.
Written on the precipice of becoming a parent, this is Ziggy's offering for the future β an attempt to bridge a nation-wide knowledge gap, and start a new conversation. Prerequisite reading for anyone searching for a way forward, together.
Human? is a book, an album and an exhibition by one of the most exciting voices of this generation. With his powerful debut, Ziggy asks: Would you still fight for human rights if it meant giving up your privilege?
A groundbreaking, provocative call-to-arms.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780645240139
Publisher: Pantera Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 April 2024
Country: Australia
Imprint: Pantera Press
Illustration: Text only
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 358g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Rapper and changemaker Ziggy Ramo knows his worth. An award-winning musician and producer of Wik and Solomon Islander heritage, Ziggy's artistry challenges the settler colonialism and institutional racism upon which Australia was built. His creativity channels perspectives that are often neglected or suppressed, offering unique and salient commentary on race, masculinity and mental health.
His phenomenally important LPΒ Black ThoughtsΒ was awarded the FBI Album of the Year, andΒ April 25thΒ took home FBI Single of Year. Ziggy made his directorial debut in 2021 with the music video forΒ Little Things, filmed in collaboration with the Sydney Opera House. A true multihyphenate, Ziggy then made his acting and composer debut, starring in the Stan original seriesΒ Black Snow. His second studio album,Β Sugar Coated Lies, was released on the 26th of January 2023.
Carrying the ancestral name of Ramo, meaning the person to which you are accountable, his work is a force to be reckoned with.
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