In a special performance at the Melbourne Fringe Festival, the trio is presenting Gikilangangu Wergaia – “We always sing Wergaia' in language.
When Alice Skye sings in Wergaia she has the women in her family in mind. "My great grandmother was one of the Elders consulted in one of the earlier Wergaia language dictionaries," she told NITV. Skye, who also has Wemba Wemba heritage, is performing Gikilangangu Wergaia – “We always sing Wergaia" – for the Melbourne Fringe Festival with Jaadwa composer James Howard and Koori musician Michael Julian.
"It's basically just me doing my part for mob to bring the language back to the stage and back to audiences' ears and back to community as well." The music is a blend of songwriting, sound art, and improvised performance. Through each unique performance, the musicians will weave their own personal histories – stories of family, of ancestors, community, and their Dreamings.
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