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First Nations choir Marliya to take ‘Spinifex Gum’ to London

Making their international debut, the Cairns-based choir Marliya will perform the critically acclaimed ‘Spinifex Gum’ at the Barbican in October.

15 Aug 2024 9:26

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A group of young Aboriginal women dressed in black tracksuits bearing traditional designs in white, crouch and stand on stage as they sing.

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The members of Marliya performing ‘Spinifex Gum’. Photo: Supplied.

An Australian choir composed of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women will make its international debut at London’s Barbican Hall on 6 October 2024.

Marliya is a 16-strong ensemble of young women and girls based in Cairns, in Northern Queensland, the members of which originally came together to perform Spinifex Gum, composed by The Cat Empire’s Felix Riebl and and Ollie McGill.

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