About the work
A night of swing and soul
A showcase of iconic First Nations songs reimagined with the electrifying flair of 60s big band music by celebrated Quandamooka singer-songwriter Adam James, aka The Quandamooka Crooner.
Backed by a 7-piece jazz orchestra, Adam takes audiences on a musical journey with everything from country to pop to ska to rock and roll, all reinterpreted for jazz and big band.
Although First Nations songlines are 60,000+ years old, The Great First Nations Song Book is just a taste of the incredibly diverse sound of Blak music over the last 60 years.
The Songbook opens with Royal Telephone, by the legendary Yorta Yorta man, Jimmy Little - Australia’s very first pop star – and closes with Treaty by the incomparable Yothu Yindi. In between is a musical odyssey of swing and soul, honouring First Nations songmen and women such Troy Cassar-Daley, Coloured Stone, Dan Sultan, Pirra, Ruby Hunter, Archie Roach and Busby Marou, among others. Between songs, Adam shares stories from the heart of family and a life in music.
It’s a celebration of heritage, harmony, and Dreamtime Swing.
About the company
Technical Considerations
Marketing & Engagement
Details
Artforms
Live Music (Contemporary)
Audiences
General
First Nations
Music Lovers
Age Groups
Available to tour
From 2025
Until 2027
Touring Information
Cost
Gallery
We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
QTouring acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands, winds and water ways.
