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Lou Bennett Receives Red Ochre Award for Lifetime achievement

June 6, 2021 by FAA Board

Dr Lou Bennett receives Red Ochre Award for Lifetime achievement under the First Nations Arts Award from the Australia Council for the Arts.

Dr Bennett is one of the finest, most creative, experienced, progressive, and accomplished  Aboriginal composers of our time. Lou is also an incredible performer and artistic director.

As well as her own performances and collaborations, Lou has become a mentor to now internationally acclaimed vocalists Deline Briscoe, Emma Donovan, Ursula Yovich, Leah Flanagan, Mindy Kwonton, Dan Sultan and Eric Avery.

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Folk Alliance Australia (FAA)

is the peak national body representing folk cultural activity and the folk industry of Australia. We are a membership organisation that provides an information resource and networking, showcase and professional development opportunities for the Australian folk community.

 

 

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