‘The program is really a representation of me and my journey — songs I love, that have brought me to where I am. There’s a wide mix: originals I wrote at MONA, jazz and blues pieces, Celtic traditional music, and some contemporary covers — probably from the ’90s, because I love that era.’
This summer, MONA is hosting a marathon of sorts. Forty-two days of free live music on the lawns at the museum, from 20 December 2019 to 31 January 2020.
“Charlie Haden is a significant figure in 20th Century music and has been a huge influence on me throughout my career. The theme of songs of protest that we are presenting at the festival also fits well with Haden’s music we will be performing – LMO music inspired by the Spanish Civil war and the Cuban revolution amongst others, as well as some Australian songs of protest by the likes of Midnight Oil and Archie Roach.”
“Music is a healing force for those of us battered by the harsh realities of inequality and oppression all over the world.”
“It’s very appealing to have the songs stripped down to essentials and realize that they’re still working.”
