History & Culture
Cue the music
Groundbreaking musician and composer Aaron Wyatt is making up for lost time.
Tag: music
History & Culture
Beatlemania: the enduring legacy of the Beatles’ tour of Australia, 60 years on
The Beatles began their first and only tour of Australia 60 years ago this week. It remains a landmark event in our social and cultural history.
History & Culture
Soundtrack to a new life
Dulcie Holland is best known for her books on music theory. But in a career spanning nearly 70 years, she also composed music for documentaries promoting Australia’s postwar immigration strategy.
History & Culture
Listen to Our Country and find true connection: the message in the music
Connection to Country is at the heart of all that Gambirra Illume does, including producing the powerfully moving opening and closing tracks of Australian Geographic: Our Country. Have a listen.
History & Culture
These artists use music to advocate for conservation
Can music stir you to protect the environment?
Wildlife
Bird melodies create the sweetest songs: you need to hear this
Artist Jean-Michel Maujean accompanies birdsong to create beautiful music.
History & Culture
Most memorable music videos filmed in Australia
Australia’s cities and landscapes have provided the backdrop for many iconic music videos. Here’s our pick of the best.
History & Culture
When Australian Geographic Took The Stage
AG photographer and musician Barry Skipsey composed and performed a song to help celebrate the magazine’s 30 birthday in 2016.
History & Culture
Singing from the heart: Sydney Sings choir
See how music enriches the lives of Sydney Sings Choir members
History & Culture
Gallery: Why we love music
Listening to music – shimmying to it, learning it, playing it and watching it being performed – fires up more centres in your brain than almost any other activity. Music is a marvel and pervades our lives, but why we like it and where it originated puzzles the experts.