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Archie Roach

Archibald William Roach (8 January 1956 – 30 July 2022) was an Australian singer-songwriter and Aboriginal activist. Often referred to as "Uncle Archie", Roach was a Gunditjmara (Kirrae Whurrong/Djab Wurrung) and Bundjalung elder who campaigned for the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. His wife and musical partner was the singer Ruby Hunter (1955–2010).

Roach first became known for the song "Took the Children Away", which featured on his debut solo album, Charcoal Lane, in 1990. He toured around the globe, headlining and opening shows for Joan Armatrading, Bob Dylan, Billy Bragg, Tracy Chapman, Suzanne Vega and Patti Smith. His work has been recognised by numerous nominations and awards, including a Deadly Award for a "Lifetime Contribution to Healing the Stolen Generations" in 2013. At the 2020 ARIA Music Awards on 25 November 2020, Roach was inducted into their hall of fame. His 2019 memoir and accompanying album were called Tell Me Why.

Albums

1990 Charcoal Lane
1992 Jamu Dreaming
1997 Looking for Butterboy
2002 Sensual Being
2007 Journey
2012 Into the Bloodstream
2019 Tell Me Why
2020 The Songs of Charcoal Lane
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Latest Articles

News / Music
Archie Roach To Receive Australia Council Achievement Award
The indigenous artist will receive the Don Banks Music Award this month
News / Music
Archie Roach, Briggs Confirmed For Saltwater Freshwater Festival
The first batch of artists announced
News / Music
Archie Roach, Shellie Morris And More Team Up For Compilation Album
There is a lot of history behind this collection of tracks
News / Music
EXCLUSIVE: Stream The New Archie Roach Compilation Album 'Creation'
Hear this remarkable collection of music now
Features / Premiere
EXCLUSIVE: Archie Roach - Creation
Features / Music
Still Standing
"Throughout all cultures, storytelling and the preserving of stories through music and art and keeping those stories for further generations [is important], so it just seems right I s’pose.”
News / Music
Archie Roach, Jessica Mauboy Pick Up Multiple Deadly Awards
The 2013 awards will be televised on the weekend
News / Music
The Atlantics, Russell Morris Added To National Registry of Recorded Sound
The recordings have been revealed
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Archie Roach
I’ve already given you everything”, he said. And he really had.
Features / Music
Archie Roach: Redemption
"Before I did my first album, which I really didn’t wanna do, I maybe would have thought I couldn’t handle it. But now, I really think it’s important that it’s out there and people ask me questions because there are some people that don’t know how to deal with it."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Archie Roach - Into The Bloodstream
There is no doubt that this album will be seen as a classic in years to come.
News / Music
Australasian Worldwide Music Expo Announces Kutcha Edwards, The Medics, OKA
The annual world and roots music festival expands their already-impressive music lineup
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