QUEENSLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL, BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL AND 612 ABC BRISBANE PRESENT
BRINGING THE WORLD TOGETHER ONE SONG, NOTE, VOICE AND DRUMBEAT AT A TIME. In this world of ours, full of conflict and difference, there is an intriguing idea that resurfaces again and again. If only we could all find a commonality, the entire world and its different cultures, religions and ideologies could be brought together. In 1887, Ludwig Zamenhof came up with what he thought was the solution; an international language – Esperanto – for everyone to speak. One language. One world. But his beautiful idea never came to pass. If only he’d looked to the piano, the violin or to song for inspiration, he would have discovered an international language already existed, one that crosses cultural and emotional boundaries effortlessly. That language is music. James Morrison has curated a program that embodies the spirit of Esperanto, filling every crevice of Brisbane
Powerhouse with music from a variety of cultures. Experience an array of genres including Australian Indigenous, Brazilian, Indonesian, Maori, gypsy, R&B, flamenco, pop, bluegrass, jazz and more. Esperanto is a truly immersive cultural experience across multiple venues, genres and cultures. Come along and learn the one and only truly international language.
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BAREFOOT DIVAS: WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES
STORIES AND SONGS OF SURVIVAL FROM ABORIGINAL, MAORI AND PAPUA NEW GUINEAN SISTAS. FEATURING URSULA YOVICH, EMMA DONOVAN, NGAIIRE , MERENIA, MAISEY RIKA & WHIRIMAKO BLACK
VICKI GORDON DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER ALANA VALENTINE WRITER AND CO-DIRECTOR ADAM VENTOURA MUSIC DIRECTOR
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Barefoot Divas: Walk a Mile in My Shoes is a stunning tribute to female creativity, cultural diversity, endurance and life affirmation. Strengthened by deep connections to their land and indigenous cultures, this powerhouse combination of six extraordinary women celebrates honour, identity, joy and pain, love and hope through song, language and story.
Ursula Yovich (North Arnhem Land Burarra, Serbian) and Emma Donovan (Gumbayngirr Northern NSW), join Papua New Guinean Ngaiire and their Maori sistas Maisey Rika,Whirimako Black and Merenia (Maori, Romany Gypsy) in this powerfully symbolic musical celebration that was a sell-out hit at both Sydney Festival and the New Zealand International Arts Festival.
Australia’s most acclaimed Indigenous Aboriginal singer/songwriters;
Both humorous and heartbreaking, and always breathtakingly poignant, Walk
Photo Bindi Cole
a Mile in My Shoes is an authentic, deeply-felt production that will resonate with anyone interested in contemporary song writing and musical expression. The Divas are supported by Adam Ventoura (bass and vocals), Steve Marin (drumset, percussion and vocals), Giorgio Rojas (drumset and percussion), Percy Robinson (guitar and vocals) and James Sandon (keys, tenor and soprano sax and percussion). Presented in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse.
Originally co-commissioned and produced by Sydney Festival and New Zealand International Arts Festival in association with Vicki Gordon Music Productions 2012.
INFO FRI 26 & SAT 27 JULY 7:30PM POWERHOUSE THEATRE BRISBANE POWERHOUSE ADULT $50 CONCESSION $35 STUDENT $25 BOOK NOW 07 3358 8600