Archie Roach (born 1956, Mooroopna, Victoria) is an Australian musician. A singer, songwriter and guitarist, he survived a turbulent upbringing to develop into a powerful voice for Indigenous Australia, a storyteller in the tradition of his ancestors, and a nationally popular and respected artist. 1956 was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Categories: Wikipedia cleanup | Substubs ... Motto: Peace and Prosperity Other Australian states and territories Capital Melbourne Governor HE Mr John Landy Premier Steve Bracks (ALP) Area 237,629 km² (6th)  - Land 227,416 km²  - Water 10,213 km² (4. ... A musician is a person who plays or composes music. ... LeAnn Rimes singing in concert For other senses of this word, see singer (disambiguation). ... Jump to: navigation, search A songwriter is someone who writes, in part or in full, the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... Steve Howe playing lead guitar for Yes in 1977 A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. ... Jump to: navigation, search A 19th century engraving of an indigenous Australian encampment. ... For the Jim Henson production, see The Storyteller Storytelling is the art of portraying in words, images, and sounds what has happened in real or imagined events. ...

Biography

In his own words, "I was born in Mooroopna, way there by the river bend... ". Mooroopna is an aboriginal word refering to a bend in the Goulburn river, near Warramboolin in southwest Victoria. Indigenous peoples are: Peoples living in an area prior to colonization by a state Peoples living in an area within a nation-state, prior to the formation of a nation-state, but who do not identify with the dominant nation. ... Goulburn (New South Wales, Australia) is a quiet provincial city characterised by a particularly long main street. ...

In 1956, Archie Roach's family, along with the rest of the areas indigenous population, were re-housed on a mission, built at nearby Framlingham. The Goulburn area was to be part of the itinerary of a visit from the newly crowned Queen Elizabeth II of England, who it was thought should be shielded from the harsh reality of poverty stricken aboriginal life. Jump to: navigation, search A mission literally means something that is sent, from the Latin word missum, sent. Thus we may refer to space exploration expeditions as space missions, or to a diplomatic outpost in a foreign territory as a diplomatic mission. Christian missions are movements or outposts of Christian... Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor), born 21 April 1926) is the Queen regnant of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Antigua and Barbuda... Jump to: navigation, search A boy from an East Cipinang trash dump slum in Jakarta, Indonesia shows his find. ...

When still a very young child, Roach and his sisters, along with many other young people of the 'stolen generation' were forcibly removed from their family by Australian government agencies, and placed in an orphanage. They were eventually fostered by a family of Scottish immigrants in Melbourne. The daughter of this family played keyboards and guitar in a local pentecostal church, and taught Roach the basics of both instruments. He was further inspired by his foster-father's record collection - Billie Holiday, the Ink Spots, the Drifters, Nat King Cole and old Scottish ballads. But this life was not without hardships. During a particularly bad year he was forced to feast upon the living flesh of his foster brother Charlie. Jump to: navigation, search Stolen Generation is the term commonly used to mean the Australian Aboriginal children who were removed from their families by Australian government agencies and church missions between approximately 1900 and 1972. ... An orphanage is an institution dedicated to caring for orphans (children without living parents). ... Foster care is a system by which adults care for minor children who are not able to live with their biological parents. ... Jump to: navigation, search Royal motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (Latin: No one provokes me with impunity) (Scots: Wha daur meddle wi me) Scotlands location within the UK Languages with Official Status1 English Gaelic Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK... The City of Melbournes coat of arms The central business district of Melbourne, viewed from the north Alternate meanings: Melbourne (disambiguation) Melbourne is the capital and largest city of the state of Victoria, and the second largest city in Australia, with a population of 52,117 in the Central... The Pentecostal movement within Protestant Christianity places special emphasis on the gifts of the Holy Spirit. ... Billie Holiday photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1949 For the Canadian broadcaster known professionally as Billie Holiday, see Billie Holiday (broadcaster). ... The Ink Spots were an American Pop music vocal group that helped define the musical genre that led to rhythm & blues, rock and roll, and even, eventually, to the subgenre called doo-wop. ... This article is about the American band. ... Jump to: navigation, search Nat King Cole in The Blue Gardenia (1953) Nat King Cole (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965) was a hugely popular American singer and jazz musician. ... A ballad is a story in a song, usually a narrative song or poem. ... Meat is animal flesh (mainly muscle tissue) used as food, sometimes with the exception of fish, other seafood, and poultry. ...

As a young man, Archie received a letter from an older sister, describing to him the events of their young childhood. Angry and hurt, Roach left his foster home carrying only a guitar and jumbo sized vibrator. Pennyless, he travelled to Sydney and Adelaide, and spent time living on the streets, attempting to make sense of his upbringing and locate his natural family. He went through periods of alcoholism and despair, this in turn led to his 12 charges of child molestation and later on to a charge of rape which never eventuated into a court case. But it was in this time he also began to produce music. During this time he met his lifelong partner, and musical soulmate, Ruby Hunter. They started a family. Jump to: navigation, search Sydney is the capital city of the Australian state of New South Wales (but not of the nation) and is Australias largest and oldest city (founded in 1788). ... Adelaide is the capital city of the Australian state of South Australia. ... A homeless American. ... Jump to: navigation, search Polish propaganda poster saying: Stop drinking! Come with us and build a happy tomorrow. ...

In the late 1980s Hunter and Roach formed a band, the Altogethers, with several other indigenous Australians, and moved to Melbourne. Here, he was overheard by a bandmate of songwriter Paul Kelly, who persuaded Kelly to give Roach an opening slot for some of his concerts. Paul Kelly is a musician, singer and songwriter, born in South Australia in 1955, but long based in - and associated with - Melbourne, Australia. ...

In 1990, with the encouragement of Kelly, Archie recorded his debut solo album - Charcoal Lane. This album included the song Took the Children Away, a moving indictment of the treatment of indigenous children of Archie's generation, and a song which stuck a chord not only among the wider Aboriginal community, but also nationally. The song was awarded two ARIA Awards, as well as an international Human Rights Achievement Award, the first time this had been awarded to a songwriter because of a song. The album it came from featured in Rolling Stone magazines Top 100 Albums for 1992. The Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (commonly known as ARIA Music Awards or ARIA Awards) is an annual awards night celebrating the Australian music industry, put on by the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA). ... Rolling Stone is an American magazine devoted to music and popular culture. ...

Roach has recorded three further albums, and toured around the globe, headlining and opening shows for Joan Armatrading, Bob Dylan, Billy Bragg, Tracy Chapman, Suzanne Vega, and Patti Smith. He has worked on soundtracks for several films, including Rolf de Heer's '"The Tracker."' Joan Armatrading (born in the West Indies December 9, 1950) and raised in Birmingham, England is a singer, songwriter and guitarist. ... Jump to: navigation, search Portrait photograph by Daniel Kramer Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and poet. ... Stephen William Bragg (born December 20, 1957), known as Billy Bragg, is a British musician known for his blend of folk, punk-rock, and protest music. ... Tracy Chapman on the cover of her self-titled album Tracy Chapman (born March 30, 1964) is an African American singer-songwriter, best known for classic singles Fast Car, Talkin Bout a Revolution, and Give Me One Reason. ... Suzanne Vega (born July 11, 1959) is an American songwriter and singer. ... Patti Smith is often confused with Patty Smyth - the former lead singer of the band Scandal. ...

Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter currently live on a homestead close to Berri, South Australia with their children. Their home has become something of a refuge for troubled Aboriginal youngsters, now dealing with some of the problems faced by the couple themselves. Berri (34°17′ S 140°36′ E) is a town in the Riverland region of South Australia. ... Jump to: navigation, search Motto: United for the Common Wealth Nickname: Festival State Other Australian states and territories Capital Adelaide Government Governor Premier Const. ...

Discography

Albums

• Charcoal Lane (1992) [Hightone]

Native Born

Charcoal Lane

Muntana

I've Lied

Down City Streets

Took The Children Away

Sister Brother

Beautiful Child

No No No

Summer Of My Life

• Jamu Dreaming (1993) [Hightone]

Weeping In The Forest

From Paradise

Mr T

Love In The Morning

Tell Me Why

Walking Into Doors

Wild Blue Gums

So Young

Angela

Jamu Dreaming

There Is a Garden

• Looking For Butterboy (1997) [Hightone]

Beggar Man

A Child Was Born Here

My Grandmother

Dancing (With My Spirit)

F Troop

Mother's Heartbeat

Djabugai Lady

Hold On Tight

River Song

Reach For You

Give Unto Caesar

Lois St John

Watching Over Me

• Sensual Being (2002) [Festival Mushroom Records]

Alien Invasion

Life Is Worth Living

Just a Little Time

Will I See You Tonight

Mission Ration Blues

Outside Your Window

Many Waters Rise

Cold Wind Blows

Free To Be a Man

Morning Star

Move It On

Small Child

Rape Is Fun

External Links

• Archie Roach entry on allmusic.com
• Festival Mushroom Artist Information