Blak Story Song by Gaba Musik

10th August 3:30 - 5pm

Join us for Blak Story Song an intimate afternoon of music by Gaba Musik at Munimba-ja Art Centre. Featuring Deline Briscoe, Wawumun and Layla Havana.

Deline Briscoe:

Deline Briscoe is a Yalanji woman of song from the Daintree Region of Far North Queensland. Her roots planted deep in Yalanji culture and Gospel vocals. Deline’s Career spans over 2 decades with some of Australia’s most celebrated vocalists including Archie Roach, Lou Bennett, Paul Kelly, Shane Howard, Emma Donovan, Airileke, Andrea Keller, Iain Grandage and has toured the world with two vocally exquisite ensembles, Black Arm Band and Mission Songs Project.

Deline shares her extraordinary jazz-infused vocals intertwined with Yalanji Wawubarri singing, gospel conviction and bluesy grit & bite. Her Vocal delivery is captivating and moving as is her graceful presence, with a dynamic range from the sweetest melodies into inspired wailing notes Deline tells her stories of Love hope and loss, reaching into the audiences hearts in the spirit of truth telling and healing.

Wawumun:

Yalanji, Gungganji, Zenadth Kes

Wawumun: ‘From the Heart’.

Wawumun is a young woman with an old soul, her songs express her love for country, people and culture. A multi instrumentalist with an angelic voice, her stage presence built on humility, grace and Blak strength that transcends language barriers. Wawumun creates deeply emotive songs that can transport you to another time and space.

Layla Havana:

Layla Havana is a 16 year old singer / songwriter who lives on Gubbi Gubbi country at the Sunshine Coast. Layla Havana is young artist with an old spirit. Her style of song writing comes from her heart and soul. Layla’s voice has a truly unique sound. Paired with the honesty of her lyrics, she can move her audience emotionally, even at such a young age. Layla also enjoys performing new & old covers, in her own unique style accompanied by her acoustic guitar.

Blak Story Song is an initiative by Gaba Musik.

GABA MUSIK is a fresh, exciting and dynamic indigenous performing arts company. We collaborate with Artists to amplify the voice of our Mobs through music dance and arts. We love collaborating with artists and invest in the voice of the local Mob wherever we go.

The artwork within the Blak Story Song logo is by Naurita Briscoe.