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Took the Children Away

Took the Children Away

by Archie Roach and Peter Hudson
Publication Date: 01/12/2011

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Some songs change the way nations see themselves. Took the Children Away is a moving indictment of the treatment of Aboriginal children from the stolen generations. From the lyrics of this iconic song, a very special book for children of all ages has been created. Featuring the heart-rending words of Archie Roach and the classic artwork of his late wife, soulmate and musical collaborator, Ruby Hunter, and including some stunning landscapes of south-west Victoria by renowned Queensland artist Peter Hudson, this book is an Australian masterpiece.
ISBN:
9780980564341
9780980564341
Category:
Music
Publication Date:
01-12-2011
Publisher:
One Day Hill Pty, Limited
Country of origin:
Australia
Dimensions (mm):
230x230mm
Archie Roach

Archie Roach AM, a Gunditjmara and Bundjalung man, was born in Victoria in 1956. Taken at the age of two from parents he never saw again, he was placed into foster care. He started writing songs after meeting his soulmate Ruby Hunter when they were both homeless teenagers. His heartbreaking signature song, ‘Took the Children Away’, from his 1990 ARIA award-winning debut album Charcoal Lane, has become an anthem for the Stolen Generations.

The song was the first to win an Australian Human Rights Award and the album was featured in US Rolling Stone magazine’s Top 50 in 1992, won two ARIA awards and went gold in Australia. Archie’s recording history includes twelve albums, soundtracks, film and theatrical scores and his books include the award-winning memoir Tell Me Why, accompanied by a companion album, and the picture book Took the Children Away, illustrated by Ruby Hunter.

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