HERSTORY on RTRFM: Kankawa Nagarra

Kankawa Nagarra is a Gooniyandi, Walmajarri Bunaba woman, a Respected Elder, teacher and international blues and gospel singer-songwriter who performs in Walmajarri, Kimberley Kriol, English, and the known languages of her area.

Her music carries an underlying message: that of protecting the environment and connecting families to their traditional land. “The land is crying for its people and the people are crying for the land”.

Kankawa Nagarra is devoted to the preservation and sharing of Indigenous language and culture, through her love of music and poetry.

In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Kankawa Nagarra speaks to Bec Bowman about her love of blues, the interdependence of alcohol and music industries and her hopes for future generations.

HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame.

Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps.

Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.