Emma Donovan chats about her latest solo release ‘Till My Song is Done’

This week’s Feature Album is Emma Donovan’s latest solo release Till My Song is Done. The Naaguja, Danggali, Yamatji and Gumbaynggirr artist’s new record is a sonic a return home for Donovan; a re-connection to the sounds of country and the feeling of being on Country.

Emma’s musical story is rich one; she 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 before joing acts like the Stiff Gins, the Black Arm Band and her soul-funk and gospel The Putbacks.

The sound and feel of the new solo album conveys that long and dense musical journey, from singing those big country numbers as a kid, to joining her grandparents, mother and uncles performing church songs at community funerals, to the kitbag of skills picked up her over later collaborations in funk, soul and R&B. It’s a beautiful summation of a long and diverse career as a storyteller and musician who remains deeply in touch with her family, friends and Country.

You can catch Emma Donovan on her Australia wide tour happening throughout July! WA dates:

Sat 6 July – Albany Entertainment Centre, Albany WA
Tues 9 July – Cummins Theatre Merredin WA
Thur 11 July – Queens Park Theatre Geraldton WA
Sat 13 July – Red Earth Arts Precinct Karratha WA
Sun 14 July – Matt Dann Theatre & Cinema South Hedland WA
Wed 17 JULY – Broome Civic Centre Broome WA
Sat 27 July – Mojos Bar Fremantle WA

Wednesday Drivetime presenter Em Lucia had a chat to Emma Donovan to talk about the release delving into connection to country, hope, the country music influence and so much more!