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January 13, 2022
The Northern Rivers Times
ENTERTAINMENT 41
Archie Roach voices joy, pain, and hope within these songs that he found on his journey to becoming the legendary singer, songwriter and storyteller that he is today. Presented by NORPA and Play On, a new work sharing stories and songs from Archie’s award-winning memoir and companion album, Tell Me Why is an intimate, moving and often confronting account of his resilience, strength of spirit as well as a great love story. It’s an extraordinary odyssey of love, heartbreak, family, community, survival and renewal, showcasing the healing power of music. Not many have lived as many lives as Archie, from stolen child, teenage alcoholic, seeker, lover, father, musical and lyrical genius, to social advocate and First Nations leader – but it took almost a really was. He is Archie Roach. In recent years, he faced the sudden death of his life partner and musical collaborator of 38 years, Ruby Hunter. He then went on to survive a debilitating stroke and lung cancer.
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Forcibly removed from his loving parents, six siblings and community at the age of two, Roach’s early years were equally traumatic. Tell Me Why, also the title of the companion album Bloodlines, considers Roach’s 18 song ‘magnum opus’, re-imagining 11 songs extraordinary career. This includes two songs that were previously written but never recorded, two
as well as three brand new recordings. Roach voices joy, pain, and hope within these songs that he found on his journey to becoming the legendary singer, songwriter and storyteller that he is today; beloved and respected by fans worldwide. See Archie at Lismore City Hall on Saturday, January 29 from 7pm. Tickets cost $66.50 and can be booked at https:// norpa.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/ salesevent/12831.
Photo: Adrian Cook
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