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  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 96
  • ISBN 9781922613936
  • Release date September 1, 2021
  • Category

Kalyakoorl, ngalak warangka (Forever, we sing)

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

The collection of songs in this book represent the first two albums Gina and Guy have released — Kalyakoorl (Forever) and Bindi Bindi (The Butterfly). And 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.

$21.99

Praise for Kalyakoorl, ngalak warangka (Forever, we sing)

"…a beautiful source of language and music for schools, choirs and community groups."
Heather Zubek, The West Australian

"A precious resource for spreading [Noongar] language and culture throughout communities." 
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  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 96
  • ISBN 9781922613936
  • Release date September 1, 2021
  • Category
Gina Williams
Gina Williams AM 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...

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Guy Ghouse

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 has taken him all over the world,...

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