Chris Griffiths presents Journey Down, an epic trek of animated performance of culture, dance, and song

Percussionist Vanessa Tomlinson plays Warnarral Noorrngoorrool. Photo by Edify Media.jpg

Over 3 weeks in August and September 2023, Warnarral Ngoorrngoorrool (Gija word for ‘old car’ and now the name of a new contemporary instrument) will make its way from Kununurra to Perth through the Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Mid-West and finally onto Boola Bardip, the Western Australian Museum’s Perth site.

Conversation with Miriwoong man Chris Griffiths; performer and cultural adviser of Journey Down, an epic 3,456 kilometres trek animated with vibrant performances of culture, dance, song and projections. The tour will present an intercultural performance program to 12 communities and regional centres in WA between August 24 and September 16.


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