Emma Donovan
Highly celebrated, ARIA-nominated, award-winning Indigenous singer and songwriter Emma Donovan has been touring the country for over 20 years, performing soulful songs and sharing powerful stories with audiences around the globe.
Emma first appeared on the stage with her renowned family band The Donovans, performing church song renditions with her mother Agnes, her five uncles and maternal grandparents Micko and Aileen.
Emma is now best known for her work with greatly admired Melbourne rhythm combo The Putbacks and the extraordinary Black Arm Band project. Emma has toured and recorded with the best in the Australian music scene including Paul Kelly, The Teskey Brothers, Yothu Yindi, Paul Grabowsky, Jen Cloher, Spinifex Gum and the late Uncle Archie Roach and Aunty Ruby Hunter.
On her mother’s side, Emma is part of the famed Donovan family of singers of the Gumbaynggirr people, of what is now known as Northern New South Whales. On her father’s side, Emma is of the Yamatji people of what is now known as Western Australia.
Emma regularly performs songs in Gumbaynggirr and Noongar traditional languages, and shares stories to provide her audiences with an understanding of Country and community.
On Sunday 3 December Emma Donovan will be showcasing new material along with a brand new single. Don't miss this show.
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Emma Donovan is a class act, with an amazing voice and even better stage presence. Her supporting band was uber talented and together they created a memorable evening.
Loved the music and Emma's banter. Good fun.
Emma Donovan is an amazing singer.
We had a wonderful nite ?listening to the sassy Emma and her band. Loved the energy that she brings on the stage.
Brunswick Ballroom, delivered an intimate and warm venue to enjoy and relax while listening to a legend, Emma Donovan.
Amazing
Emma is amazing. She wowed us with her beautiful voice and very skilled band. I loved her new work and just wish the set had been twice as long so that we heard some of our favourites.
A generous and accomplished performer with a terrific band and back up artist
Heartfelt and beautiful voice. A consummate storytler