Kutcha Edwards is an indigenous Australian singer and songwriter. He was born in Balranald, New South Wales, in 1965. A survivor of the Stolen Generations, he was removed from his parents at the age of 18 months.[1][2] He is a Mutti Mutti man. He was named Indigenous Person of the Year at the 2001 NAIDOC Awards[3][4] and won a Deadly for Male Artist of the Year the same year.[5] He won the 2016 Melbourne Prize for Music.[6]
Kutcha Edwards | |
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| Born | 1965 (age 58–59) Balranald, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1991-present |
| Website | www |
Edwards also contributed lyrics to a revised version of "Advance Australia Fair"-collaborating with Judith Durham, and singing the anthem not only with her, but also in a solo version.[7]
Edwards' music career began in 1991 as a member of Watbalimba. He later joined the band Blackfire who he was with during the 1990s.[8] Edwards now fronts the Kutcha Edwards Band and is part of The Black Arm Band. He has appeared as a guest on the SBS TV series RocKwiz.[9] He released his third album, Blak & Blu, produced by Craig Pilkington and featuring Jeff Lang as well as guest appearances by Dan Sultan and Rebecca Barnard among others in October 2012.
Discography edit
Albums edit
| Title | Details |
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| Cooinda |
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| Hope |
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| Blak & Blu |
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| Beneath the Surface |
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| Circling Time |
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Awards and nominations edit
In 2016, Edwards was awarded the Melbourne Prize for Music and Distinguished Musicians Fellowship[10][11]
Environmental Music Prize edit
The Environmental Music Prize is a quest to find a theme song to inspire action on climate and conservation. It commenced in 2022.[12]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2023 | "Singing Up Country" | Environmental Music Prize | Nominated | [13][14] |
Music Victoria Awards edit
The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2013 | Kutcha Edwards | Best Indigenous Act | Nominated | [15][16] |
| 2014 | Kutcha Edwards | Best Indigenous Act | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Kutcha Edwards | Best Indigenous Act | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Kutcha Edwards | Soul, Funk, RNB & Gospel Work | Nominated | [17] |
| 2023 | Kutcha Edwards | Hall of Fame | awarded | [18] |
References edit
- ^ George Negus Tonight Broadcast 6.30pm on 7 July 2004
- ^ The 7:30 Report Australians witness and celebrate apology
- ^ CBOnline 2001National NAIDOC Awards
- ^ The Big Issue Australia. Issue 132, September 2001
- ^ Radio National: arts today The Deadlys
- ^ "Kutcha Edwards Wins 2016 Melbourne Prize for Music". Australian Musician Magazine. 9 November 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "Anthem". Dulwich Centre. 13 August 2022. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
- ^ "Kutcha Edwards". Archived from the original on 5 August 2008. Retrieved 28 November 2008.
- ^ RocKwiz series 2: episode 19
- ^ "Melbourne Prize for Music". Australian Music Centre. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "Melbourne Prize Trust » Music". Melbourne Prize Trust. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "Environmental Music Prize Searches for Green Theme Song". The Music Network. May 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
- ^ "Environmental Music Prize 2023 Finalists". Music Feeds. 26 April 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ "Xavier Rudd Wins 2023's Environmental Music Prize". Music Feeds. 13 June 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ "Previous Nominess". Music Victoria. Archived from the original on 19 September 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ "Previous Winners". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ "Music Victoria Awards 2022 Nominees for Industry-Voted Categories Announced". Music Victoria. 27 October 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
- ^ "Nominees, Hall of Fame Inductees Announced for 2023 Music Victoria Awards". Music Feeds. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.