Nicole Smede is a multi-disciplinary artist of Warrimay/Birribay and colonial descent, living and creating on Wodi Wodi Dharawal Country. Proud of her heritage, a reconnection to ancestry, language and culture ripples through her work in voice, song, sound and poetry, exploring what it means to be ‘of Country’.

A versatile performer with experience spanning diverse genres, Nicole has performed, composed and recorded repertoire from classical, theatre, rock and contemporary music through to film, poetry, installation and sound. Her work can be found in journals, anthologies, galleries, venues and collecting institutions.

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Audio

Nicole Smede sings 'Gugara Kuragia'

Nicole Smede leads a breathing exercise

Ngarayamūrah meditation by Nicole Smede (5 min)

Ngarayamūrah meditation by Nicole Smede (8 min)

Gadhu Burri Burri