Song Keepers of the Central Desert.

This year, NAIDOC Week is dedicated to the significant role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in Australia, in this case as preservers of a musical legacy.

Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir - Brindle Films Source: Image courtesy – Brindle Film

Why does music play a vital role in preserving culture and unifying communities?  How have members of the Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir been able to tell their story internationally? How have audiences responded?

The Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir is featured in Songkeepers a documentary airing Sunday 15 July at 8.30 pm on NIYV and streaming on SBS OnDemand.

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