Strong Black Women Sing
By Dhani Gilbert, Year 12 and Eli Archer, Teacher
Published 1 December 2019
Ngunawal interpretations supported by Tyronne and Jai Bell
Silver namarag seeding
black namarag blooming
listen to dhawwura
waru ngala stand
hearing strong
gugarlga balan sing
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Wiradjuri interpretation provided by Dhani Gilbert
Wanduwa yirang
dhani gurawiny
waan wula
bilirr mambanha
wudha yardi-dya ngurambang-gu
budhang girra-manha madhanda
winha-nga-rra walan
budhang yinaa babirra
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English
Silver wattle seeding
black wattle blooming
Crows calling
black cockatoo mourning
Listen to the land.
Black burnt trees stand.
Hearing strong
Black women sing