Country soul queen and revered Indigenous singer/songwriter
Emma Donovan, hot on the heels of supporting Texan country music superstar
Charley Crockett, will bring her new show Songs, Stories and Soul from
Family and Country, to the Potato Shed 8pm Saturday 13 April, sharing songs
from her forthcoming album, Til My Song is Done.
As a First Nations artist, Emma is proudly spearheading
efforts to put traditional languages on the music map.
On her mother’s side, Emma is part of the
famed Donovan family of singers of the Gumbaynggirr people, of what is now
known as Northern New South Wales. On her father’s side, Emma is of the Yamatji
people, of what is now known as Western Australia.
Emma regularly
performs songs in Gumbaynggirr and Noongar traditional languages, and her
concert will showcase new work, giving us all a deeper understanding of
Country and community.
Her highly anticipated solo album, out on 19 April, is a
return home for Donovan, getting back to the sounds of country and her creative
and performing roots, conveying a musical journey from singing those big
country numbers as a kid, to joining her family performing church songs at
community funerals, to the kitbag of skills picked up her over later
collaborations in funk, soul and R&B.
A touring artist for over 20 years, Emma has shared her
powerful stories and songs with audiences across the globe, supporting acts
including Paul Kelly, The Tesky Brothers, Paul Grabowsky and the late Uncle
Archie Roach AC, and Aunty Ruby Hunter.
Emma’s voice is everything
you’d want in a soul singer. She’s the real deal.” – Wax Poetics
"Donovan can front a
well-oiled soul band in her sleep” – Rolling Stone
This is a rare opportunity to see one of our most celebrated
musicians up close and personal.
Book now at www.potatoshed.com.au, over the phone
on 5251 1998 or in person at the Box Office, 10am-4pm Monday-to-Fridays.