Event
Uncle Roger Knox, the "Koori King of Country," to Perform at Sydney Opera House
The 77-year-old Indigenous Australian country music icon will take the stage for one night only, joined by his son and grandsons.
When & Where:
A single performance at the Sydney Opera House, as part of the Generations and Dynasties series.
Who:
Uncle Roger Knox, accompanied by his son Buddy and grandsons Googoorewon and Teangi.
Background
"Warrior in Chains," "Streets of Tamworth," "Koori Rose," and "Stranger in My Country" are among the songs in Uncle Roger Knox's extensive catalogue.
Uncle Roger Knox has enjoyed a long and celebrated career in music, performing with his band Euraba and alongside other prominent Indigenous artists, including Uncle Jimmy Little, Uncle Col Hardy, and Uncle Vic Simms.
The Performance
This concert is part of the third season of Generations and Dynasties, a series dedicated to celebrating Indigenous musical families. Previous performers in the series include Bunna Lawrie, Troy Casser-Daley, Naomi and Joel Wenitong, Wire MC, Tasman Keith, and Kapital J.