Emma Donovan & The PutBacks
A Tribute to Ruby Hunter
When 'Aunty' Ruby Hunter died suddenly in 2010, she left an indelible mark on Australian music and culture. A Ngarrindjeri woman from South Australia, Hunter was a gifted musician and songwriter. Together with her lifelong partner and collaborator, Archie Roach, she paved the way for many younger generations of Indigenous musicians. One of the artists that took inspiration from Ruby Hunter’s music and songwriting is the acclaimed vocalist Emma Donovan. Donovan - a Gumbainggir woman - started her singing career at age seven, as a member of the renowned Australian musical family the Donovan family. In this tribute to Ruby Hunter, Donovan and Melbourne rhythm combo The PutBacks will be performing songs from Hunter’s 1994 debut album, Thoughts Within.
Full Price listed is for a double pass.
“Emma Donovan is a charismatic soul singer for the ages” – Beat Magazine
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Amazing and inspiring performance.
Beautiful voice and presence.
Emma Donovan is a Natural Born Marvel ...
Her vocal performance & memories of
Ruby Hunter were a joy to listen to ...
Such an lovely & earnest young woman ...
The Putbacks were great too ...
Magnificent performance.
wow, Wow,....WOW !!!! Pulled at the heart strings and was truly a priviledge to listen to! Ruby Hunter must surely have been looking down at her niece with lots of pride......
Very entertaining and high quality vocal performance, great band
Music with a lot of soul! Thank you for the opportunity!