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BLAKTRAX is a fresh and exciting five-part series produced on Indigenous Australian musicians, covering a wide range of styles including rock, R'n'B, blues, country, hip hop and pop. The music forms the core of each of the documentaries which drives the series. Each story is about their family background, the history of their country as well as day-to-day experiences and their successes as we follow them through a period in their careers. This includes being at home with each artist, in their co
A profile of dancer and musician, Djakapurra Munyarryun. Djakapurra came into the spotlight when he played a leading role in the Opening Ceremony at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Aside from this, the talented 28-year-old who hails from Yirrkala in North-East Arnhem Land also plays a pivotal role in the internationally acclaimed Bangarra Dance Theatre. Not only is he the Principal Performer he is also an advisor to the company on traditional dance and culture. Part of ICAM series.
A profile of one of Australia's sporting legends, Evonne Goolagong Cawley. Throughout her illustrious tennis career, Evonne has won many of the sport's most prestigious tournaments. In 1980, she was dubbed the 'supermum' of tennis having won Wimbledon for a second time after giving birth to her first child. In 1985, injury forced Evonne into retirement, but even then she couldn't keep off the court, devoting much of her time travelling to communities encouraging and nurturing young Indigenous p
Looks at the Indigenous history of boxing. A number of Indigenous men have been involved in the sport, dating back to the early 1900s, when Jeremy Jerome was the first Indigenous person to win a national boxing title and took out the Australian Middleweight title in 1912. Since then, the sport has produced many champion boxers including the Sands brothers, Lionel Rose and Tony Mundine. Part of ICAM series.
A profile of the very talented singer/songwriter Jodee Cockatoo. Most noted as the back-up singer for ever popular Indigenous group, Yothu Yindi, Jodee is now forging her own career as a solo artist. Jodee tells us about growing up and always wanting to perform as well as her inspirations and aspirations for the future. Part of ICAM series.
Born in Balranald, NSW, Kutcha Edwards is of the Mutti Mutti people. He is the eighth born in a family of 12 children and was taken by authorities at the age of seven. Kutcha has led a varied and interesting life, having played Australian Rules Football for the St Kilda club, has studied Koori politics and is involved in Aboriginal education visiting schools and talking to kids about his music and life experiences. Part of ICAM series.
The Labor Day long weekend is traditionally a time when Aboriginal Rugby League teams from across NSW get together to take part in what is known as 'The Knockout'. Always hosted by the previous year's winner, teams gather in a rugby league competition which sees teams knocked out one by one until it comes down to two teams. However, a split has occurred in the organisation of 'The Knockout', and this year will see the running of two competitions. Part of ICAM series.
A look at the history behind the South Sydney Rugby League Club and the tremendous contribution made to the club by Aboriginal players. Part of ICAM series.
One of country music's hottest acts, singer/songwriter Troy Cassar-Daly speaks about his very successful music career. Although achieving huge success, Troy remains down to earth in his approach to the music industry, an attitude that makes him a crowd favourite wherever he goes. Troy has won a number of country music awards and most recently he picked up the Country Male Artist of the Year at the prestigious MO Music Awards. Part of ICAM series.
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