Baraya Barray (Sing Country)

Dates:
2-3pm, Friday 30 August 2024

Address:
State Library NSW, Library Auditorium, Sydney, NSW

Cost: Free

Event type(s):
Panel





Poetry takes many forms. It is held in story, heard in the songs of Whales and felt in the stomping of feet dancing up Country. Join Red Room’s Nicole Smede and Luke Patterson for a Contains Strong Language discussion on the importance of expressing cultural knowing and story through language and 'poetry' and what we can learn by honouring our ancient songlines. With live readings from Red Room Poetry’s new cultural immersion project Baraya Barray - Whale Song and special guests Dr Rhonda Radley and Dr Jodi Edwards.

Free but booking required. Live stream via Red Room Poetry's YouTube channel.

  • State Library of NSW

  • ABC

  • CSL BBC