Music!Dance!Culture! Episode 1, Part 1: The Value of Music (Arian Pearson)

Abstract

Music and dance are at the heart of many significant cultural events and often represent and affirm distinct cultural identities. In Part 1 of our first episode we discuss the value of music and dance in diverse cultural contexts and reflect on the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on musical expression in various cultural contexts. We chat to Arian Pearson, Yolngu musician, producer and Head Sound Engineer with Mulka Music, about his passion for community music projects and development as well as some of the exciting activities going on in East Arnhem Land.

“I truly believe that music is a part of development for every human being growing up” Arian Pearson, Yolngu musician and producer Show more