Name: Dream River
Duration: P00H04M17S
Description: Lyrics written in honour of Mr Ian Trust (Chairperson of Wunan Trust Inc), acknowledging his achievements and passion to see people free from welfare dependencies. Dream River is all about his vision of swimming through difficult and competitive rivers to get to where we the indigenous people should aim to be, through education and drive.

Dream River

from Heroes & Laments: Walmatjarri Stories by Olive Knight

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Lyrics written in honour of Mr Ian Trust (Chairperson of Wunan Trust Inc), acknowledging his achievements and passion to see people free from welfare dependencies. Dream River is all about his vision of swimming through difficult and competitive rivers to get to where we the indigenous people should aim to be, through education and drive.

lyrics

He drew a picture of a river, runnin’ wide and deep,
Those who should ever, swim it and be free.

He’s a quiet achiever, helpin’ people see,
That a day will deliver, hope and security.

Founder of a cause, for which you always dreamed,
Never one for applause, or high esteem.

You were steady, while others rushed along,
Humble visionary, with goals so strong.

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from Heroes & Laments: Walmatjarri Stories, released April 1, 2015
Kankawa Nagarra (Olive Knight) - Vocals, Guitar
Lucky Oceans - Pedal Steel
Steve Pigram - Ukulele
Rob Findlay - Bass
George “The Bull” Mil - Drums, Percussion
Dave Mann - Lap Steel
Richard Watson - Rhodes
Production - James Newhouse

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Olive Knight Saint George Ranges, Australia

Olive, from the small and remote community of
Wangkatjungka. A Walmatjarri woman born in the desert, Olive Knight’s traditional name is Kunkuwa. She remembers nullanullas thumping the bare earth, clap sticks and boomerangs, and the rhythmic songs of her forefathers. Now working on her second album, Olive has a vision to see her people heal and believes music is an integral part of this process. ... more

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