Barefoot Divas
Some of Australia's most acclaimed female Indigenous singer/songwriters join together with their sisters from New Zealand and Papua New Guinea in a powerful symbolic collaboration. Their performance is a combination of spoken word poetry, storytelling and song. More than a concert, the show is a cultural experience and intimate disclosure about the lives of these talented performers and about finding commonality and strength in culture and language, as well as showcasing the phenomenal voices of the troupe.
Helpmann Award winner Ursula Yovich (Indigenous Australian Burarra / Serbian) and Black Arm Band favourite Emma Donovan (Indigenous Australian Gumbaynggirr) join Whirimako Black (Maori), Maisey Rika (Maori), Merenia (Maori/Roma/Gypsy) and Ngaiire (Papua New Guinea) to share hilarious and heartfelt stories of life on the stage and on the road, fortified by deep connections to their land and culture.
Barefoot Divas are a group of funny, cheeky and uplifting women who can sometimes be provocative, hilarious, moving and insightful. Their performance seeks to fulfill an audience’s desire for authentic, deeply-felt entertainment that will inspire and resonate with anyone interested in contemporary song-writing and musical expression.
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The concert was outstanding and very enjoyable. I bought three extra tickets for family members. Some of my family didn't know what to expect but they enjoyed the music and plan on buying their CD. Thank you on the house for a lovely night and I would recommend the music to everyone.