The national apology to the stolen generations has firmly cemented itself in Australian culture and history, according to indigenous musician Robbie Bundle.
The West Footscray songwriter (pictured) said the apology by then prime minister Kevin Rudd five years ago had laid the foundations for a better future.
“Kevin Rudd’s apology was one of the most amazing things I think a politician has done,” he said.
“It resonates with me big time. My mother was a member of the stolen generations, but it goes beyond that – it goes to saying we are pretty sincere about this and saying we did come and we did do this and it did happen.
‘‘The apology marks a moment now enshrined in our shared history. It’s become part of folklore, part of the song lines.”
Mr Bundle said it was fitting he was launching his new album to coincide with both National Apology Day tomorrow and Valentine’s Day (Friday).
“The album’s called Universal Ark. It’s about the continuity of song lines and keeping harmony in this world, keeping true to the heart of music and to the song lines,” he said.
“There is one song in particular called My Sacred Place that I recorded with a choir at Footscray Community Arts Centre that I think is a really universal song, but in a way all of the songs are interconnected.”
Universal Ark will be launched from 6-8.30pm this Friday at Revolt, 12 Elizabeth Street, Kensington. Entry is free.
