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Piyalbajarri (‘Yarns’) is a one-hour stage show of stories and songs, performed by 92-year-old Thiinma Elder, stockman and songwriter Peter Salmon with long-time collaborator, Rosie Sitorus.Peter tells his life stories in both Thiinma and English, allowing audiences the rare chance to hear a critically endangered language spoken by its only living speaker — and still understand every word. Each yarn is paired with original songs, written and performed by Peter and Rosie as part of their creative partnership, Ngaliju, which began with the songwriting project Warralgurniya (‘singing’).
With warmth, humour and the easy flow of campfire storytelling, Peter recalls a lifetime on pastoral stations, his deep connection to Thiinma country, and the resilience and strength of culture that have carried him through. Together with Rosie — an experienced performer, linguist and community advocate — they create a moving, cross-generational performance that leaves audiences enriched, entertained and connected.
This is a rare and powerful experience, offering insight into a world rapidly disappearing into history and celebrating the life and voice of a remarkable man.
Piyalbajarri is both a performance and an act of cultural sharing — a space where the audience can sit with stories, laugh, listen, and experience the strength of language passed through voice, memory and song.
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Kalamunda Performing Arts Centre, 48 Canning Rd, Kalamunda WA 6076, Australia, Carmel
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