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In a collaboration that spans continents and cultures, rising star of European jazz, Polish violinist Amalia Umeda, joins the Hand to Earth ensemble for The Crow, a brand-new commission by MIJF and Jazztopad Festival in Poland, which traces the songline of the crow (waak waak) in Arnhem Land.

Comprising of vocalists Daniel Wilfred and Sunny Kim, with didgeridoo player David Wilfred, trumpeter and sound artist Peter Knight, and clarinettist Aviva Endean, Hand to Earth have quickly developed an international reputation as one of Australia’s most distinctive contemporary music ensembles.

The quintet’s ARIA-nominated self-titled debut album was met with international praise and high-profile feature performances including at the iconic Pierre Boulez Saal in Berlin.

Daniel Wilfred sings in language, and is the keeper of Yolngu Manikay (songs) from North East Arnhem Land that can be traced back for over 40,000 years. His is the oldest continuously practised music tradition in the world. Sunny Kim sings in English and Korean, intoning gestures that invoke raw elemental forces.

Eluding genre, traversing continents, and fusing the ancient and the contemporary, this ambitious collaboration is must-see.

ACCESS

The Substation is wheelchair accessible and gender neutral accessible toilets are available. Visitors may enter The Substation using the ramp or stairs at the main entrance. There is a lift on the ground floor, to the left of the foyer, providing access to levels 1 and 2.




LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

The Substation is just one of many venues across Melbourne that comes alive during Australia's largest jazz festival from 20 to 29 October. Visit the Melbourne International Jazz Festival website for more details.


BUY TICKETS

Tickets are available via the Melbourne International Jazz Festival website.

For any ticketing enquiries or general questions please contact Melbourne International Jazz Festival at info@melbournejazz.com or on +61 3 9001 1388.