Poetry that pulses with power and purpose
Awaye also honours the life and legacy of the trail blazing Uncle Noel Tovey, who passed away this week, aged 90.
Uncle Noel has had a profound impact on Blak dance and theatre. A champion of Indigenous arts and gay rights. Uncle Noel became Australia's first Indigenous professional ballet dancer. His journey took him from the streets of Melbourne to London stages. He was a mentor to young artists and an advocate who turned his survival story into power and strength.
The conversation is from the Awaye archives from 2003. The discussion references childhood sexual assault, racist language, and suicide.
Plus for Word Up, Neenah Gray shares more of the Darumbal language.
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