Artists
Australian Art Orchestra www.aao.com.au
The Australian Art Orchestra is Australia’s premiere contemporary music ensemble mining the rich ground between jazz and classical traditions and between western and non-western music. AAO initiated the Crossing Roper Bar project in 2005 and have fostered its development in Ngukurr, Melbourne, Garma and Brisbane.
- Paul Grabowsky - Musical Director/Keyboards
- Tony Hicks - Sax
- Stephen Magnusson - Guitars
- Chris Bekker - Bass
- Raj Jayaweera - Drums
Wagilak Gujarra/Nyilapidgi Musicians
The Wagilak Gujarra/Nyilapidgi Musicians featured in the 08 Tour have been involved in various stages over the past 3 years and are committed to saving the heritage of the Wagilak Manikay and simultaneously been a part of this new hybrid collaboration.
- Benjamin Wilfred - Vocals and Didgeridoo
- Johnston Hall - Vocals, Didgeridoo and Dance
- Roy -Wilfred - Vocals, Clapping Sticks
- David Wilfred - Didgeridoo
Ruby Hunter
Ruby Hunter is one of Australia's best loved Indigenous artists and her performances have touched the hearts and minds of audiences everywhere. Ruby is a Ngarrindjerri/Kukatha/Pitjantjatjara woman from South Australia.
