Ngurra Camp

Emma Donovan
Al Morris on acoustic and electric guitars

Ancestry:
Emma is a descendant of Aboriginal Goori, from the far South Coast of NSW, and now resides on the South Coast of Sydney.

Artistic Style & Artistic Influence:
Emma has a rich history in music and an impressive and diverse career. Originally hailing from Northern NSW, Emma Donovan grew up in a musical family, which inevitably led to her following the family tradition. She has sung with and alongside many of the most well respected Indigenous performers Australia has to offer, such as: Frank Yamma, Archie and Ruby, Kerriane Cox, Christine Anu, Stiff Gins, Tiddas, Yothu Yindi, and Jimmy Little. Drawing her influence from many genres such as country, soul, gospel and reggae, Emma has set about developing her sound and songs.

Acclaims:
Emma's collaborations appear on Australia's Indigenous compilations. Most recently, Koori Time' being a part of the 'Sending a Message' album put out by the ABC, and the 'Fresh Salt' compilation which features 'Gumbayngirr Lady'. Currently in the process of putting together her first debut solo album 'Changes' which will be released late 2003, Emma is working with musicians from across Australia to write, record, and perform with.
Al Morris plays acoustic and electric guitars. Al has been performing and writing with Emma for the last year.