Post Title. 01/16/2012
Warren H Williams takes Tamworth by storm On the back of the successful launch of his sixth studio album, Urna Marra, Warren H Williams is performing in 17 gigs in eight days during the 40th Tamworth Country Music Festival. He's teaming up with fellow Northern Territorian, Ted Egan for two shows and teaming with the Wolverines for a series of performances at Tamworth Services Club. As well as taking the stage for a special Australia Day family feature show at TREC with the Wolverines, he'll be part of the 40th Anniversary Show at Town Hall on Saturday, January 28. Add Comment Urna Marra national launch tour 12/12/2011
Check out the photos from the National album launch tour of Urna Marra. More than 3000ks in a week: Toowoomba, Tamworth, Cunnamulla, Cherbourg and Brisbane. Some seriously wet weather meant we couldn't get in to Moree but the show went on. Great people, great music and great feedback about the album! And you can become a fan of Warren's here too! Photos from the tour  Endangered Aboriginal languages have been reinvigorated with a collaborative music project, writes Andrew Bock. THE centrality of song in Aboriginal culture is often overlooked. In traditional Aboriginal culture, story is first enacted by song - it precedes both painting and dancing - and the custodians or ''song people'' are accordingly perplexed by the popularity of painting. Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/new-chapter-for-ancient-songbook- 20110829-1ji6a.html#ixzz1WedEbXqO  INDIGENOUS country music star Warren H. Williams has recorded his latest album at a recording studio in Withcott. Williams has received a swag of acclamations including a golden guitar at Tamworth and the 2006 NAIDOC artist of the year award just to name a few.
Having his pick of recording studios all over Australia, Williams chose Johhny Kaye’s Dolphin Music studio near Toowoomba.  IN family backyards, at the footy and in the street there’s a buzz of excitement as locals hum or sing the chorus of new songs composed by Warren H. Williams.In town recently as part of the Song Peoples Sessions, Warren (pictured) recorded an album celebrating Tennant Creek and the Warumungu people with contemporary and traditional music.
One song called ‘Jurnkurakurr’, which has youngsters from Barkly College high school singing in the chorus, is an ode to Tennant Creek. There’s a lullaby, a gospel song and a cheeky upbeat track called ‘Warumungu Kirriji’, which local ladies will love. It’s an ode to Warumungu women with a rousing chorus from a big bunch of young, local Aboriginal men and footy players from the Clontarf Academy. New Album - Looking Out ! 06/01/2011
 Singer/Songwriter Warren H Williams has become one of the most loved indigenous identities on the Australian music scene.
This new album release, the first release through ABC Music’s new “Heartland” label, follows his CMAA Awards “Golden Guitar” win with John Williamson and Amos Morris in January 2009. Warren’s songs on Looking Out touch on core Australian and family values. It’s traditional country with a touch of soul and is produced by Steve Newton (John Williamson). Warren goes Green... 06/01/2011
 It is with much excitement that Warren has been announced as the lead candidate for the NT Senate for the Greens party. Warren born a traditional Aboriginal Man, and has made reference in some press releases as being born a green. That’s what we are as an Aboriginal person, we are the land, we were born to this land and I wish to advocate and protect our country officially as a Greens Senate. I have been advocating this through song for many years and am going to go even further now…… becoming a stronger voice. There's nothing like Australia! 06/01/2011
 Warren has recently featured in Tourism Australia’s International Campaign, “There’s nothing Like Australia” promoting some of his Western Aranda country, Palm Valley alongside other fellow Australian’s showcasing the vast beauty of this land. Be sure to check out the add if you havn’t already seen it at- www.tourism.australia.com/en-au/ |
