Album revives ancient Tasmanian language
Lutruwita/Tasmania once had many unique Aboriginal languages, but the impact of colonisation has silenced all but a collection of ancient words that now form the palawa kani language of Tasmanian Aboriginal people.
Singer-songwriter Dewayne Everettsmith is collaborating with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra on a new album and concert series featuring the palawa kani language.
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