Indigenous album gives language new life

A dying Indigenous language could be given a second chance through next month’s release of a new Noongar language album.
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The album is performed by singer Gina Williams and guitarist Guy Ghouse, who were named the Indigenous Act of the year in 2013 by the Western Australia Music Industry (WAMI).

Williams and Ghouse aim to revive the Noongar language, which is spoken only in a south west corner of WA by a handful of people.

‘There are less than 250 full Noongar language speakers left – we’re beyond critically endangered, and in terms of the fight for survival I think this music is a really beautiful weapon of choice,’ said Williams.

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