The Macedon Ranges Truth and Reconciliation Group is presenting an evening celebrating First Nations music in Kyneton on Saturday, featuring artists Canisha and Pirritu.
Canisha is a First Nations artist with a captivating exploration of emotion in her music. Her debut EP, Don’t Be Scared, released in 2024 via Bad Apples Music, showcases her confident and lush pop sound.
Canisha’s music is textured and rich, with inviting and warm vocals. She has performed at festivals including Yirramboi Festival, St Kilda Music Festival, Share the Spirit at Sidney Myer Music Bowl and Treaty Day Out.
Canisha’s music blends pop sensibilities with soul flavour, marked by raw lyricism and storytelling.
Ngiyampaa man and First Nations singer-songwriter Pirritu’s (Brett Lee) music is gentle, honest and from the heart.
Strange and melodic chords frame this songwriter’s vocals that weave around his lyrics like a gentle wind, enticing you into the depths of his personal journey, singing you a story of both sadness, love and hope.
Pirritu (meaning ‘Brett’ in Ngiyampaa Language) was adopted by a non-Aboriginal couple as a newborn baby and raised to be proud of his Aboriginality, to follow his cultural journey and to connect back to family, culture and language – a journey he began when he was 14 years old.
Macedon Ranges Truth and Reconciliation Group was formed in 2022 by a passionate group of locals who aim to promote deeper understanding, respect and justice for and with First Nations Peoples in the Macedon Ranges Shire.
This event is an opportunity for the community to come together, to enjoy and celebrate incredible music, storytelling and learning.
MRT&RG will also share about their new strategic plan, created with input from Traditional Owners and First Nations residents in the Macedon Ranges.
The event is on from 7pm this Saturday October 12 at Kyneton Mechanics Institute.
Tickets are free for First Nations, $30 general admission, $15 unwaged, $50 solidarity, and tea and cake will be available for $5 during the interval.
Tickets can be booked online at: www.tinyurl.com/canishapirritu
