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Barry Gilson

Wadawurrung man Barry Gilson on country along the Moorabool river near Meredith.
Barry Gilson / Source: Museums Victoria / Photo: John Broomfield

Singer and storyteller
Wadawurrung

Barry Gilson is a singer, poet and actor who specialises in bringing back the ancient words and language of his people, the Wadawurrung. His work is about reinstating a lost culture that has survived genocide and colonisation. Barry believes the past is the greatest strength he has, because without it there is no future.

Barry Gilson at the Moorabool Yulluk (Moorabool River). Watch more on YouTube.

 

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