Emma Donovan

Born: 1981

Location: Australia

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Emma Donovan (born 1981) is an Aboriginal Australian singer and songwriter. She is a member of the renowned musical Donovan family. She started her singing career at age seven with her uncle's band, the Donovans. In 2000, she became a founding member of Stiff Gins, leaving the band three years later to release the solo album Changes in 2004. She performs with the Black Arm Band and released a solo EP, Ngaaraanga, in 2009.She has been nominated for multiple Deadly Awards including Female Artist of the Year, and performed at the opening of the 2004 Olympic Torch Relay. She won Best Female Artist at the 2009 BUMP Awards. Donovan appeared in the ABC series Dynasties in 2004, and was the subject of the 2005 SBS TV documentary Emma Donovan: Gumbainggir Lady.Donovan has sung with and performed with Indigenous Australian musicians such as Frank Yamma, her cousin Casey Donovan, Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter, Kerriane Cox, Christine Anu, Tiddas, Yothu Yindi and Jimmy Little. She has also performed with Paul Kelly, Ursula Yovich, and Shellie Morris.

Albums

2014 Dawn

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Reviews / Live
Live Review: Emma Donovan @ Frankston Arts Centre

Live Review: Emma Donovan @ Frankston Arts Centre

Features / Music
Emma Donovan: ‘I Wanna Celebrate My Songs And My Stories Now’

Emma Donovan: ‘I Wanna Celebrate My Songs And My Stories Now’

Features / Music
‘The Hardest Part Of The Gig’: Breaking Down ‘Mum Guilt’ In Artists

‘The Hardest Part Of The Gig’: Breaking Down ‘Mum Guilt’ In Artists

News / Music
All The Winners From The 2022 National Indigenous Music Awards

All The Winners From The 2022 National Indigenous Music Awards

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Leaps And Bounds Presents 'Heroes'

Leaps And Bounds Presents 'Heroes'

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Emma Donovan, The Audreys & Dave Graney Set For Series Of Parkland Gigs

Emma Donovan, The Audreys & Dave Graney Set For Series Of Parkland Gigs

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Courtney Barnett's Awards Shelf Continues To Grow, Wins Four The Age Music Vic Awards

Courtney Barnett's Awards Shelf Continues To Grow, Wins Four The Age Music Vic Awards