Uncle Jack Charles – Dhumba Narbethong

Uncle Jack Charles speaks about his work in prisons and with the community, and sings 'Son of Mine' a poem by Oodgeroo Noonuccal put to music by Uncle Jack Charles. This is track 9 of 9 for Dhumba Narbethong, an afternoon of storytelling and song around the fire in the ACCA courtyard. Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Specials thanks to Aunty Fay Muir, Boon Wurrung Language Custodian for the name Dhumba Narbethong (lively chats/stories). Program made possible with support of Program Partners: Indigenous Languages and Arts Program, Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages, Presenting Partner Creative Victoria and Lead Media Partner The Saturday Paper. Further info: https://acca.melbourne/exhibition/a-lightness-of-spirit-is-the-measure-of-happiness/