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Explore article Updated: Mon, 13 Oct 2025

Henry 'Seaman' Dan

Seaman Dan's music combines blues, hula and jazz with the traditional music of his Torres Strait Islander culture.

Torres Strait IslandsMusic or song

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Didjeridu

The didjeridu is for many Australians an iconic symbol of Aboriginal Australia. However the word didjeridu isn’t an Aboriginal one.

Explore article Updated: Mon, 13 Oct 2025

Singing the train

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander songs have told the stories of the land as it changed over thousands of years, transforming into ranges, rivers and water holes.

CultureCommunityMusic or song

Explore article Updated: Mon, 13 Oct 2025

Yukkumbruk Dancers, Ngunnawal Country

Ancient songlines criss-cross the continent and link people, places and practice. By singing the songlines, Elders evoke the ancient stories of Country.

Music or songCountry

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Two Snakes, Mervyn Street

Senior Gooniyandi Elder Mervyn Street shares his grandmother’s and mother's songline story that traverses Gooniyandi Country in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

Music or songCountry

Explore article Updated: Mon, 13 Oct 2025

The Marlaloo Songline

Ancient songlines criss-cross the continent and link people, places and practice. By singing the songlines, Elders evoke the ancient stories of Country.

Music or songCountry

General Updated: Mon, 13 Oct 2025

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Blog Updated: Thu, 13 Jul 2023

Protecting Country, Serving Nation

In a tranquil and reflective bush setting on the slopes of Mount Ainslie is a small plaque.

Music or songCultureHistory

Blog Updated: Mon, 20 Feb 2023

Warupaw uu (The Echo of the Drums)

The drum has been used in sacred and secular music performances for thousands of years by Torres Strait Islanders and is a quintessential symbol of Torres Strait Islander identity.

Music or songTorres Strait Islands

Blog Updated: Mon, 05 Dec 2022

Song for the Gurindji

Promotional poster for The Gurindji Blues

Land rightsMusic or song