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First Nation Naaguja language no longer ‘sleeping’ as song added to ABC Radio playlist
A song in the “sleeping” Naaguja language by Geraldton’s Theona Councillor has been added to ABC Radio’s national music play list and is being heard across the country.
Key points:
- The Naaguja language is described as sleeping because it hasn’t been widely heard for some time
- The song is a plea for all Australians to unite and walk together
- It is now in regular rotation on ABC’s network of regional and metropolitan stations across Australia
Ms Councillor’s track Ngaalija Yangoogoo Yaanaa (Come Let’s Walk Together) was recorded as part of a project by WAM (West Australian Music) to promote local, regional music titled Sounds of the Mid West.
Ms Councillor said she had been asked to translate a Noongar welcome to country song into her…
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