 THE
CHARCOAL CLUB
CD Released 2002
To have a voice is as much an artistic
concern, as it is a political one. In the life
and work of Richard J Frankland, the artistic
and the political are indivisible. It is no wonder
then that Frankland's new political party, and
Australia's first Indigenous party, happens to
be called "Your Voice".
Richard J Frankland is the true
Renaissance man. A celebrated raconteur, singer,
performer, theatre and film-maker, Indigenous
activist and humanist, Frankland offers audiences
a unique insight into the current state of relations
between Indigenous and white Australia. Frankland's
riveting 'Conversations with the Dead', born of
his work for the Commission into Black Deaths
in Custody, excited standing ovations for Belvoir
St Theatre and Playbox in 2002 and 2003.
With humour and insight, Richard
J Frankland looks at Germaine Greer's recent controversial
assertion that the only way Australia can achieve
true nationhood is by becoming an Indigenous republic.
Through his own life-stories, experiences,
songs and anecdotes, and featuring live and video
interviews with some of Australia's and the world's
most prominent and outspoken advocates for Indigenous
rights, The Charcoal Club challenges us all to
embrace a bold and proud new vision for our future.
The Charcoal Club:
Richard Frankland
vocals, guitar
Lou Bennett
vocals, guitar
Andy Baylor
guitar, violin, mandolin
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