Deadly Vibe Archive
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Jamie Soward - Comeback Kid
After a magic 2009 season, Jamie Soward has started the 2010 season by signing the first long-term contract of his career. read more
Rocky McKenzie - High-School Musical Star
The new leading man in the long-awaited movie version of the musical Bran Nue Dae had never acted, sung or danced before being cast in the role of Willie. Now he’s sharing the screen with acclaimed actors, such as Ernie Dingo, Ningali Lawford-Wolf, Deborah Mailman and Geoffrey Rush. read more
Street Warriors - Full Force
Good things come to those who wait, which is probably why the Street Warriors’ recently released debut album, Unstoppable Force, took seven years to make.
Riding a wave of momentum ever since their tribal call to arms, 'Blackfellas', back when they were part of Local Knowledge, brothers Abie and Wok Wright have been the pacesetters of Indigenous hip hop, despite brandishing only a single EP (2007’s Real Knows Real) to their name.
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Jesse Williams - Iron Man
On 6 December, the Arizona Western College football team, the Matadors, will run out for their first post-season match in eight years – a ‘Bowl game’ as the Americans call them – against East Mississippi College. Leading the way for the Matadors will be one of the teams most talked about and influential players of the season, a 19-year-old Indigenous Australian by the name of Jesse Williams. read more
Dan Sultan - Sultan Swings Back
With a new album, a role in a feature film and a packed touring schedule ahead of him, Dan Sultan’s career is about to shift into overdrive. read more
Rachael and Lisa Maza - Sister Act
As the daughters of Bob Maza, one of the founding fathers of Indigenous theatre and an acclaimed actor, director, writer, comedian and musician, Lisa Maza and Rachael Maza Long are proud to be following in their father's footsteps
The Maza sisters are also multi-faceted performers, having worked in the theatre, television and performance industries for many years.
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Archie Roach - Looking Back
Everyone these days knows who Archie Roach is. The talented singer songwriter and guitarist is a legend not only in the musical community but also in the Aboriginal community for his powerful voice which he uses not only for singing but for story telling and bringing attention to Indigenous rights. He survived a turbulent upbringing and alcoholism to go on to win an international Human Rights Achievement Award as well as numerous music awards including Deadlys and Arias. read more
Richard Frankland - Laterally Speaking
Gunditjmara man Richard Frankland has been called many things: a Renaissance man, a musician, an activist, filmmaker, director, writer, deaths-in-custody investigator, soldier and fisherman. When Richard ponders how he’d like to be described, he says he’s just an advocate for human rights and Indigenous human rights, in particular. read more
Gary Foley
Deadly Vibe Issue 90 August 2004 Many of us have seen those powerful black and white images of protests during the 1960s and 70s. Pictures depicting passionate, young black men and women,...
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