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Clancestry - Wata

QPAC Brisbane

Updated: Apr 30, 2025

The life-affirming Wata: a gathering for songmen, improvising soloists and orchestra will be performed at the Concert Hall, QPAC, as part of this year’s Clancestry festival on Wednesday 31 July.

Wata is an invitation to experience a new form of musical collaboration within the manikay tradition through a series of songs, passed down through generations. It’s exciting, invigorating and spontaneous.

In a continuation of one of the most innovative and energising works to emerge in 2024, composer and pianist Paul Grabowsky will bring Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) and Yolŋu songmen Daniel Ngukurr Boy Wilfred (voice and bilma) and David Yipininy Wilfred (yidaki) together in a work that celebrates the musical traditions of the Wagiluk people of Arnhem Land.

Come experience the expansive warmth and astonishing musicality of Wata!

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Clancestry -  WATA

QPAC Concert Hall

Southbank Precinct

Cnr Grey & Melbourne Sts

South Brisbane

Jul 31 7:30pm

$69-$89 + trans fee

136 246

 

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