Forte magazine

[INTERVIEW] Yirrmal, ‘I sing straight to the people where the heart is’

[INTERVIEW] Yirrmal, ‘I sing straight to the people where the heart is’

Yirrmal is from the community of Yirrkala of North-East Arnhem Land. A relative of Australian icon Gurrumul, his father was also a dancer and singer for renowned band Yothu Yindi. Therefore, in many ways, just as his country is in his blood, so is music.

[INTERVIEW] Archie Roach, 'I think that each of our stories are Australian stories'

[INTERVIEW] Archie Roach, 'I think that each of our stories are Australian stories'

Archie Roach is one of Australia’s most respected musicians. Calling on the deep sounds of his vocals, his words resonate with generations of Australians as he discusses some of the most poignant and important topics of our nation.