Blak Traks
Launch of Kurruru's Blak Traks 08 CD
“Blak Traks 08” a new compilation of musical works by young and deadly emerging Aboriginal musicians from across metropolitan and regional South Australia will be launched by Kurruru Youth Performing Arts as part of Reconciliation Week celebrations at the Parks Community Centre on Thursday, May 29th at 1pm.
The launch of Blak Traks 08 is the culmination of a recording project which has seen musicians and producers, spearheaded by a creative team of MC Simplex (Andrew Simmons), Jimblah (James Alberts) and Robert Champion, working with young people from Aboriginal communities as diverse as Ceduna, Pt Lincoln and Copley and Pt Augusta.
Additionally the team worked with Aboriginal young men and women currently in the Cavan and Magill Youth Training Centres and with a group of Kurruru.s own young male performers at a boy's camp. which took place over three days at Camp Coorong near Meningie.
Emerging Adelaide-based Aboriginal recording artists and groups like Shadows and Nunga G also contributed their own original works to the album.
“This project is about supporting young people.s voices to be heard telling the stories that are important to them”, explains Nick Leidig, Kurruru's Boys Project Officer and coordination of this year's Blak Traks project. “Through working with the young offenders in Magill and Cavan, we are able to provide these kids with a platform to devise and record music that expresses their experiences, stories and opinions to a wide audience”.
Kurruru received support for the project from the State Government's Social Inclusion Initiative which has provided funding to the organisation to support a range of project targeting young men. Additional support was received from the South Australian Youth Arts Board, the Australia Council and the Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts.
“Blak Traks 08 allowed young Aboriginal people from regional and remote communities to work with professional artists learning skills in song-writing and recording and through hearing the finished works it builds their confidence and sense of self-worth. The project also provides emerging Aboriginal artists with more opportunity to gain new audiences for the deadly style of music.”
Kurruru will be launching the new compilation CD at a Reconciliation week event being held from 1.pm on Thursday 29 May at the Parks Community Centre, 2 – 46 Cowan Street, Angle Park. The event will feature performances from some of the artists featured on the album.
The album can be ordered from Kurruru for only $22 (inc GST) + postage. For ordering information contact Kurruru by calling 8341 1150 or emailing info@kurruru.org.au .
DETAILED TRACK LISTINGS:
Below is a list of all the tracks, details/acknowledgement for each track. Please note that the final order is not yet confirmed and may change but all the details are final.
Track 1:
‘K-u-double r- u-r-u’
Kurruru Boyz
Lyrics by: Robert Young, Tjimarri Sanderson-Milera, Arshaan Khan, Brenton Wanganeen, JJ Brodie, Nathaniel Khan, Clayton Nelson, James Alberts (Jimblah)
Performed by: Robert Young, Tjimarri Sanderson-Milera, Arshaan Khan, Brenton Wanganeen, JJ Brodie, Nathaniel Khan, Clayton Nelson
Tutors: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex), Robert Champion (Yamba), James Alberts (Jimblah)
Music by: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex)
Engineer: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex)
Track 2:
‘Racism song’
Kurruru Boyz
Lyrics by: Clayton Nelson, Des Williams, Cameron Ellis, Brenton Wanganeen, Dylan Clarke, James Alberts (Jimblah)
Performed by: Clayton Nelson, Des Williams, Cameron Ellis, Brenton Wanganeen, Dylan Clarke
Tutors: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex), Robert Champion (Yamba), James Alberts (Jimblah)
Music by: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex)
Engineer: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex)
Track 3:
‘Gambling song’
Ngarrindjeri Boyz
Lyrics by:
Performed by:
Tutors: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex), Daniel Rankine
Music by: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex), Daniel Rankine
Engineer: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex)
Track 4:
‘A friend of mine told me’
Ngarrindjeri Boyz
Lyrics by:
Performed by:
Tutors: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex), Daniel Rankine
Music by: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex), Daniel Rankine
Engineer: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex)
Track 5:
‘We are the West Coast’
Ceduna Youth Group
Lyrics by: James Alberts (Jimblah), Aaron Binell, Tamika Brown, Andrew Betts, Elma Lawrie, Peter Saunders/ Whitmore, Nikishia Coleman, Terrence Peel, Lyn Hubert, Ashley Binell, Ingrid Leftwich, Sarah Hubert, Dylan Lennon, Danielle Peel.
Performed by: Aaron Binell, Tamika Brown, Andrew Betts, Elma Lawrie, Peter Saunders/ Whitmore, Nikishia Coleman, Terrence Peel, Lyn Hubert, Ashley Binell, Ingrid Leftwich, Sarah Hubert, Dylan Lennon, Danielle Peel.
Tutors: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex), Robert Champion (Yamba), James Alberts (Jimblah)
Music by: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex)
Engineer: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex)
Track 6:
‘Writing on the wall’
B-Boyz
Lyrics by: Matthew Scott, Anderson Lennon, Corey Ware, Adam Coleman, Terrance Milera, James Alberts (Jimblah)
Performed by: Matthew Scott, Anderson Lennon, Corey Ware, Adam Coleman, Terrance Milera
Tutors: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex), Robert Champion (Yamba), James Alberts (Jimblah)
Music by: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex)
Engineer: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex)
Track 7:
‘Ground and the sky’
Copley kidz
Lyrics by: Destinee Brady, Molly Brady, Tori Oldfield, Ashley Waye, Ayllana Brady, Trevin Oldfield (Ugga’s), Kalle Brady, Arthur Brady, Douglas Brady, Tara Brady, Cheyenne Amos, Barry Amos, Jordie Amos
Performed by: Destinee Brady, Molly Brady, Tori Oldfield, Ashley Waye, Ayllana Brady, Trevin Oldfield (Ugga’s), Kalle Brady, Arthur Brady, Douglas Brady, Tara Brady, Cheyenne Amos, Barry Amos, Jordie Amos
Tutors: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex), Robert Champion (Yamba), James Alberts (Jimblah)
Music by: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex)
Engineer: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex)
Track 8:
‘Positive kid’
Pt Lincoln HS Nunga Band
Lyrics by: Keenan Smith, Troy Varcoe, Jerome Ah Kit Burgoyne, Buddy Gerrard, Candice Carbine, Alarna Kartinyeri, Dillon Sampson, James Alberts (Jimblah)
Performed by: Keenan Smith, Emma Smith, Troy Varcoe, Jerome Ah Kit Burgoyne, Buddy Gerrard, Candice Carbine, Alarna Kartinyeri, Dillon Sampson, Ricky Pascoe
Tutors: Sasha Zahra, Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex), Robert Champion (Yamba), James Alberts (Jimblah)
Music by: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex), Robert Champion (Yamba)
Engineer: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex)
Track 9:
‘What I gotta do’
Pt Augusta Youth Centre kids
Lyrics by: Aaron Lester, Leonard Lester, Tika Waretini, James Alberts (Jimblah)
Performed by: Aaron Lester, Leonard Lester, Tika Waretini
Tutors: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex), Robert Champion (Yamba), James Alberts (Jimblah)
Music by: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex), Aaron Lester
Engineer: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex)
Track 10:
‘Walk with me (Live)’
Brutha Boyz
Lyrics by: Brenton L, Greg H, Brett A, Jack H, Bryce W, Tony Minniecon
Performed by: Brenton L, Greg H, Brett A, Tyrone M, Bevan L, Kevin W, Travis L, Tony Minniecon, Naomi Hicks (MC Pepa), Kenny Wilson
Tutors: Tony Minniecon, Naomi Hicks (MC Pepa), Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex), Robert Champion (Yamba), James Alberts (Jimblah)
Music by: Tony Minniecon , Robert Champion (Yamba), Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex)
Engineer: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex)
Track 11:
‘Dream, believe, we can achieve’
Brutha Boyz
Lyrics by: Brett A, Tyrone M, Greg H, Brenton L, Bevan L, Naomi Hicks (MC Pepa), James Alberts (Jimblah)
Performed by: Brett A, Tyrone M, Greg H, Brenton L, Bevan L, Naomi Hicks (MC Pepa)
Tutors: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex), Robert Champion (Yamba), James Alberts (Jimblah)
Music by: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex)
Engineer: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex)
Track 12:
‘This is Life’
Deadly Yorgas
Lyrics by: Jade E, Rebecca J, Stella W, Norma M, Naomi Hicks, James Alberts (Jimblah)
Performed by: Jade E, Rebecca J, Stella W, Norma M, Naomi Hicks
Tutors: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex), Robert Champion (Yamba), James Alberts (Jimblah)
Music by: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex), Robert Champion (Yamba)
Engineer: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex)
Track 13:
‘Destiny’
Shadows
Lyrics by: Colin Darcy, Damien Hampton, Johnny Gomez
Performed by: Colin Darcy, Damien Hampton, Johnny Gomez
Music by: Deeta Linde & Isabelle Malone
Engineer: Deeta Linde & Isabelle Malone
Track 14:
‘Let this Flow’
Malz
Lyrics by: Malcolm Gollan (Malz)
Performed by: Malcolm Gollan (Malz)
Music By: Malcolm Gollan (Malz)
Engineer: Nesta Mitchell
Track 15:
‘Crossroads’
Matty Johnson
Lyrics by: Matthew Johnson
Performed by: Matthew Johnson
Music by: Matthew Johnson
Engineer: Matthew Johnson
Track 16:
‘Left my childhood behind (OTF production)’
Robert Champion/Matthew Johnson
Lyrics by: Robert Champion (Yamba)
Performed by: Robert Champion (Yamba), Matthew Johnson
Music by: Robert Champion (Yamba)
Engineers: Nesta Mitchell
Track 17:
‘RAP stands for Rhyming Aboriginal Poet’
Nunga G
Lyrics by: Johnny Rigney (Nunga G)
Performed by: Johnny Rigney (Nunga G)
Music by: Johnny Rigney (Nunga G)
Engineer: Johnny Rigney (Nunga G)
Track 18:
‘Here I am’
Task
Lyrics by: Task
Performed by: Task
Music By: Davey Dave Productions
Engineer: Dan the Underdog
Track 19:
‘Keep on’
Eskatology
Lyrics by: Eskatology
Performed by: Eskatology
Music By: Sinima Beats
Engineer: Andrew Simmons (MC Simplex)
Track 20:
‘Keep your culture’
SAIYWAT mob
Lyrics by: Allan O’Toole, Arshaan Khan, Jerome Coleman, James Alberts (Jimblah)
Performed by: Allan O’Toole, Arshaan Khan, Jerome Coleman
Tutor: James Alberts (Jimblah)
Music by: James Alberts (Jimblah)
Engineer: James Alberts (Jimblah)
