Frank Yamma has pulled his mighty songs to their raw essence, recording his latest album Countryman in an isolated, run down house near Goulburn, with just his magical guitar playing and deep, arresting voice to propel them. Respected as one of Indigenous Australia’s most compelling and brutally honest songwriters, Frank sings about the importance of country and respect for the old law, then tells the harsh truths of alcohol abuse, cultural degradation and imprisonment. It’s a compelling songbook that identifies the contradictions within Frank’s life as a respected initiated Pitjantjatjara man who has suffered as a disrespected outsider in the cities. To bring these telling compositions to life on stage, Frank will perform with piano accompaniment from Countryman’s producer, David Bridie.

PERFORMANCE:
Friday 6.30pm

CD SIGNING:
Friday 8.10pm