- 1 Nov 20246:30pm - 10:00pm
Kankawa will be performing in Beechworth for the first time. This show is part of a national tour to promote Kankawa's new album 'Wirlmarni' with support artist, Archer and accompanied by Darren Hanlon on guitar for the East Coast tour.
Kankawa Nagarra is a Walmatjarri Elder, teacher and mentor, human rights advocate, and a passionate environmental activist, born in the traditional lands of the Gooniyandi and Walmatjarri peoples of north WA. She sings in the Aboriginal Australian blues, country, and gospel styles and writes songs filled with empathy about the great struggles she sees around her.
Archer will open this intimate evening with a set of his own folk songs, he's a country blues crooner poet and a truly captivating live performer. Darren will sit with Kankawa on guitar, lending a few harmonies throughout the evening.
For the Beechworth audiences only, Darren Hanlon will host a question and answer session with Kankawa, an opportunity to listen to stories and insights of her incredible life journey.
Doors open at 6:30pm, pre show drinks under the courtyard festoons, performances start at 7:30pm sharp, with two sets plus interval.