Liz Cavanagh

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Fri 15th

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01/01/2006 - 4:00pm

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Liz has been performing around Melbourne for the last four years. Liz gives us a refreshing insight into Australian Jazz music. Her performance and interpretations of Australian Pop tunes not only reflects her ability and style as a Jazz improviser but makes a statement that captures the essences of Australian Jazz music and how it has evolved in this country by crossing boundaries of styles, influences and cultural backgrounds. Liz's passion for music is equaled by her strong belief and commitment to equality and the empowerment of her community.

Liz is a proud Wonnarua, Tjapukai and Torres Strait Islander women. Liz started singing at a very early age with her sisters, singing Gospel songs in the small country churches and in Aboriginal communities around the country. Liz was nineteen when she started singing Swing tunes. Her first gig was support for Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter at the Robinvale Arts Centre with her Uncle Ray Cassidy on guitar. This musical passion led to Liz pursing professional training where she became the first Australian Indigenous Music Graduate to come out the prestigious Victorian College of the Art School of Music in 2002.

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Source URL:
http://www.slf.org.au/festival08/program/performance/1450