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Deadly Hearts is an album to celebrate music, culture & identity. Iconic songs re-imagined by Australia’s best young Indigenous artists.
Buy album here: https://ABCMusic.lnk.to/DeadlyHearts

In the lead up to NAIDOC Week 2017, ABC Music is proud to present DEADLY HEARTS - a celebration of music, culture, and identity, from the hearts and mouths of the new generation of Indigenous Australia.

The call to artists; “What song has spoken strongest to you about growing up an Indigenous Australian?”

The response; twelve incredible new renditions from this country’s deadliest and most inspiring young musicians, taking us on a sonic journey through the foundations of their musical inspiration, and the songs that have helped shape their Indigenous identity and culture.

Jimblah paints a synth-laden, new-age picture of his ‘Island Home’, taking on the Warumpi Band classic; Robbie Miller provides some magical, goosebump-inducing moments with ‘Solid Rock’, Emily Wurramara delivers a breathy, jazz-inspired interpretation of Coloured Stone’s ‘Black Boy’, Benny Walker shares his musical inspirations by paying tribute to a timeless masterpiece, and Birdz throws his hip-hop touch at Yothu Yindi’s ‘Sunset Dreaming (Djapana)’.

From Adelaide to Arnhem Land, from Brisbane to Regional NSW, DEADLY HEARTS showcases Australian music at its absolute finest. Each artist brings their own flavour whilst paying homage to, and retaining the soul of these twelve songs that hold a special place in their hearts.

The modern sound of Indigenous Australia. A landmark album from the next generation of storytellers.