Language rematriation with the Djinama Yilaga choir

Written by Tamsin Davison

Cheryl Davison founded the Djinama Yilaga choir with a simple goal – to sing covers of popular songs and hymns with her community.

But it wasn’t long before the choir’s ambition grew, and they began writing their own songs in Dhurga language.

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Tamsin Davison
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