Bawi-Li Tour

(Bawi-li is the Gamilaraay word for sing)

Arts North West were proud to announce that Loren Ryan and Quarralia Knox hit the road for the ‘Bawi-li’ tour, debuting fresh and modernistic original music. Their trek took place in the New England North West and small First Nations communities topped the list.

Loren Ryan is a First Nations Australian and comes from the Gamilaraay people native to North West, New South Wales. She is renowned for combining her love of music and language, showcasing both in a creatively captivating splendor. Writing original songs and translating well known Australian songs into her “Ngamba Dhalaay” mother’s tongue.

“I am enthusiastic to play these small communities within our region because of the genuine human connection you get playing intimate gigs like this. Places like Toomelah and Walhollow, its residents would have to travel to see a concert like this, so I am thrilled to bring the show basically to their doorstep.” Loren Ryan.

With a voice that drizzles emotion every performance, best described as a mixture of soul and R&B, resonating over a modern acoustic grass roots sound.

Quarralia Knox is a third generation singer song-writer from Tamworth, NSW and a proud Gomeroi woman. Music has always been a part of Quarralia’s life, she has developed her own sound in harmony with the styles that have surrounded her growing up varying from Blues, Rock, R&B and Rap.

“To be releasing my own music for the first time is one of the most exhilarating things I think I could ever do. I have been writing up a storm and enjoying the journey of finding myself through music and I am ready to share it with my fellow music devotees.” Quarralia Knox.

You are in for a delicious blend of genres when you set your ears on Quarralia’s original music.

This is an Arts North West and 2 Rivers initiative made possible by Arts Restart funding through the NSW Government. Their original songs will be available on digital platforms on Spotify, Apple Music and all good online music stores from the 26 of March 2021.

The tour dates included:

Wee Waa Public School

26 March

5-7pm

Mungindi War Memorial Hall

27 March

6-8pm

Toomelah Hall

28 March

1-3pm

Walhallow Hall

29 March

4:30-6:30pm

MEDIA CONTACT

Christiana: projects@2rivers.com.au or Loren: loren@2rivers.com.au