NITV pays tribute to Ruby Hunter with Nukkan Ya Ruby

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02/02/2011
NITV pays tribute to Ruby Hunter with Nukkan Ya Ruby
On Sunday 20th February at 7:00pm AEDT, join NITV to celebrate the life of one of Australia’s musical legends Ruby Charlotte Margret Hunter.
On 8th January 2011, at the opening night of the Sydney Festival, a special tribute concert titled Nukkan Ya Ruby was held in Ruby’s honour – and NITV was there to film it.
Nukkan Ya Ruby features performances and interviews from artists that Ruby’s life had touched in some way. These artists include Paul Kelly, Uncle Jimmy Little, Emma Donovan, Renee Geyer, Tiddas, Dan Sultan, Shane Howard, Radical Son and more.
Interwoven between the performances, Ruby’s soul mate and musical collaborator Archie Roach gives a very personal account of Ruby that is both emotional and empowering. This Concert is believed by many to be well overdue recognition for a strong Woman who had influenced Australian society.
Producer of the exclusive NITV production Rima Tamou states that the filming process was an emotional experience – “The Nukkan Ya Ruby Concert for the late Ruby Hunter was a very moving experience and really showed how this woman, though small in stature, could have such a powerful impact through her music and through the way she lived her life”
Singer, songwriter, poet, actress and proud Ngarrindjeri woman – Ruby Hunter was an inspiration to many.
Don’t Miss Nukkan Ya Ruby on NITV this Sunday February 20th at 7:00pm AEDT.
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