Legendary singer songwriter and Mutti Mutti man Kutcha Edwards releases Circling Time through Wantok Musik.
Circling Time, Kutcha’s fifth solo album, is filled with stories and reflections on the singer’s past and inspirations for the present. A survivor of the Stolen Generations, Kutcha has throughout his life and career connected people with a determination to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Circling Time is profound and a timely reminder of the incredible depth and talent of one of the most inspiring voices within the country.
"In telling my story, I believe I’m telling my family’s story. Within the structure of family there are members whose role it is to protect country. For others it’s to protect the memories such as photos. I believe I have been given the responsibility to protect my family’s Songline,’’ explains Kutcha.
"Justice, heritage, forgiveness – all are words that resonate with me deeply. It’s my role to give songs meaning so that they can continue to connect my family and all my clans to country."
"This album is filled with spirit. It’s this spirit that I need to share and pass on so we can begin to heal and understand what our ancestors have passed on to us… the true meaning of ‘Circling Time’,’’ said Kutcha.
Kutcha’s songs on Circling Time are reflections on some of the highs, lows and formative chapters of this iconic singer songwriter’s life journey, starting from his birthplace in Balranald on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River. The album also showcases Kutcha’s incredible vocal range and his evolution as a singer songwriter and Aboriginal Songman.
Produced and engineered by Andy Stewart at Mill Studio, the album was predominantly recorded during the 2020 lockdown. Circling Time is insightful, reflective and deeply moving. Kutcha’s music creates physical and spiritual rhythms that transcend and connects all of us to the universal themes of love, family and country.
credits
released July 9, 2021
Kutcha - Vocals, Omnichord
Wayne Thorpe - Gunnai Vocals, Musicsticks
Andy Stewart - Drums & Percussion, Backing Vocals, Omnichord, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Synthesizers, Backing Vocals, String Arrangements, Mellotron, Yamaha CS60, High-Strung Guitar, Pedal Organ, Backing Vocals, Piano
Colin Matthews - Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Marcus Satchell - Bass Guitar, Saxophone, Backing Vocals
Dean Roberts - Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Backing Vocals, Wurlitzer Piano, Drum Machine, Hammond
Dayna Roberts - Violin
Tom Lynch - Piano
James Wilkinson - Trombone
Ivan Khatchoyan - Drums
Backing Vocals:
Robbie Bundle, Linc Yow Yeh, Dave Arden, Sarah Bond,Renee Sweetman, Amy Dowd, Daniel J Marquez, Dayna Roberts, Emma O'Neill, Loretta Miller
We Sing Choir:
Archie Roach, Shellie Morris, Joe Geia, Emma Donovan, Dave Arden, Emily Wurramara, Robbie Bundle, Deline Briscoe, Ray Dixon, Sue Ray, Buddy Knox, Linc Yow Yeh, Kamahi King, Judith Durham, Paul Kelly, Lisa Miller, Loretta Miller, Tracey Miller, David Bridie, Rebecca Barnar, Khristian Mizzi, Daniel J Marquez, Charlotte Thorpe, Daren Middleton, John Favaro, Dora Stavrou, Dave Manning, Tim O'Brien, Mike Hakaraia, Mark Howard, Julitha Ryan, Charles Jenkins, Pippa O'Brien, Cat Canteri, Tim Matthew, Tok Norris, Nhatty Man, Jess Fairfax, Andy Khoza, Valanga Khoza, Matt Finlay, Brett Glover, Elly Poletti, Mel Pollard, Emma O'Neill, Clint Wilson, Dale Gannan, Gavin O'Shanassy, Karen Heath, Matt McQuillen, Stu Anderson, Tim Woods, Tod Cook, Warren Clark, River Stewart, Marty Williams
Produced by Andy Stewart
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Andy Stewart at The Mill, Victoria, Australia.
Album Design By Stuart McCormick
Cover Photo by Bindi Cole Choka
Additional backing vocals on 'We Sing' recorded at home during 2020 by the many participants, except Paul Kelly: recorded by Russell Fawcus at Woodstock.
All Songs written by Kutcha Edwards except "Singing Up Country" (K. Edwards, R. Bundle, W. Thorpe)
Circling Time is supported by:
The Victorian Government through Creative Victoria
The City of Melbourne Arts Grants
Kinaway Chamber of Commerce
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