Music with Meaning

Name: Music with Meaning
Start: 2017-10-03T17:30
End: 2017-10-03T19:00
Location: Drill Hall, Torrens Parade Ground

Future Democracy

Protest and social change have always had a soundtrack. Come and hear three up and coming songwriters working with the Northern Sound System in Elizabeth talk about their music and its meaning.

Speakers

Anthony Coleman

Anthony’s been through the wringer and decided to get back up and keep fighting. His rap music reflects his life experiences and personal perspective on Australia’s social, economic and racial issues. Much like his gym sessi...

Gabriel Akon

DyspOra is an African-Australian recording artist, producer & poet. The Playback 808 founder was born in South Sudan and raised in various locations across East Africa, including Kakuma refugee camp. His family migrated ...

Hannah Yates

Hannah Yates floats storytelling lyrics on nylon string lullaby rhythms to soothe you through deep nostalgia and into an eerie and uncomfortable place. A young singer songwriter hailing from the wrong side of Adelaide’s trac...

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Drill Hall, Torrens Parade Ground

Drill Hall, Torrens Parade Ground

Victoria Drive

Adelaide, 5000

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03 Oct 2017

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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Drill Hall, Torrens Parade Ground

Victoria Drive

Adelaide, 5000

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centreofdemocracy.sa.gov.au

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