Joyous Celebration

Review of Ruby's Story

Two aboriginal singers celebrate a life with music that touches the soul.

RUBY'S STORY March 18, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre Sunday March 23, 2008

The world of Australian aboriginal art has stumped me before. I distinctly remember being clueless when I attended an art exhibition featuring the work of Walpiri artist Dorothy Napangardi in 2003. For while I clearly saw that she was trying to communicate stories to me, her methods were too abstract for my thick skull to absorb.

I had no such problems, though, during a memorable Tuesday night at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre. In fact, it's been a long time since I enjoyed myself at a live show as much as I did during the course of Ruby's Story.

A collaborative effort between acclaimed aboriginal singers Ruby Hunter and Archie Roach and the highly flexible 10-piece Australian Art Orchestra, Ruby's Story was both moving and a joyous celebration of aboriginal life.

- The Star (Ricky Lai), March 2008

Reviews of Ruby's Story

• Music That Goes Right Into my Bones
• The Ebb and Flow - Songs from the River of Life
• Ruby's New Ground
• Swirling Sea of Sonic Passion
• A Unique Collaboration has Created an Authentic Form of Australian Blues and Jazz
• Daughter of the River
• What an Amazing, Memorable Night Out!
• She's the Centre of Attention in Some Very Fine Company
• The Success of the Fusion
• Magical River Music
• Joyous Celebration
• Everything About the Show was Just Right