Shellie Morris, the powerhouse Indigenous singer-songwriter, effortlessly blends tradition with innovation, creating a sonic journey through her ancestral roots. Hailing from the Yanyuwa, Garrwa, and Gurdanji communities, Morris’ soulful melodies carry the weight of Indigenous stories, bridging the past and present.
In the run up to, and immediately after Australia Day, Shellie and Elliott discussed her latest project, Waralungku, released under the group name of Arrkula Yinbayarra, which translates from Yanyuwa as ‘Together We Sing’. The group consist of indigenous family members, ranging from the eldest grandmothers, right down to the youngest children.