Ngarra-Burria is a development program in Australia for musicians of Aboriginal descent, now commonly referred to as First Peoples.
Ngarra-Burria means “listen – sing”. The program was initiated by the Dharug composer Chris Sainsbury. Ensemble Offspring has now recorded several dozen pieces for the first time. Compared to their counterparts in areas such as visual arts, film, theater, and dance, Aboriginal composers are underrepresented in Australia. Each composer brings the stories of their own land and people to their music.
1- Troy Russell Nucoorilma (Apple Tree)
2- Brenda Gifford Gambambarra (Spring)
3- Eric Avery Gliding
4- Aaron Wyatt Cirrus
5- Rhyan Clapham Pitara Yaan Muruwariki
6- James Henry Zoom Meeting
7- Brenda Gifford Djana
8- Mark Ross Streets Of Sydney
9- Nardi Simpson Burruguu
10- Tim Gray Lupe! Scene 4: A Serial Killer’s Mind, Parts 1 & 2
11- Brenda Gifford Bardju (Footprints)
12- Nardi Simpson Wilga’s Last Dance
To Listen, To Sing – Ngarra-Burria: First Peoples Composers
Ensemble Offspring
CD: ABCLassics not numbered (digital only)
