Tag: Land and language
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Kanana: Bumpy’s Debut Album Connecting Country and Culture
Introducing Kanana: A Debut that Feels Timeless Kanana marks a bold first step for Amy Rose Dowd, who records under the moniker Bumpy. Translating to the Noongar phrase for the land where the sun sets, Kanana is more than a title; it’s a mission statement. The album threads Noongar language, the geography of south-western Australia,…
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Kanana: Bumpy’s Debut Album Connects Country, Language, and Cultural Responsibility
Introduction: Kanana as a Portrait of Place In a year rich with inventive debuts, Kanana stands out as a poised and intimate statement from Bumpy, the artistic project led by Amy Rose Dowd. Kanana, a word from the Noongar language of south-western Australia, translates to “land where the sun sets.” This subtle phrase anchors an…
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Kanana: Bumpy’s Debut Album Bridges Country, Language, and Cultural Responsibility
Introducing Kanana: A Debut Album with Deep Roots Canadian-Australian artist Bumpy, also known as Amy Rose Dowd, makes a striking entry into the music scene with Kanana, her debut album that intertwines country, language, and cultural responsibility. Rooted in the Noongar language of south-western Australia, Kanana translates to “land where the sun sets,” a title…