Dalton Bon and Bua Mabo interviewed by Karl Neuenfeldt in the Torres Strait songs project [sound recording]

Bib ID:
3804733
Format:
Audio
Author:
Bon, Dalton, 1938-, interviewee
Access Conditions:
Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
Description:
  • 2006 Sept. 13
  • 1 digital audio tape (ca. 60 min.)
Series:
Torres Strait songs project.
Summary:

Dalton Bon, born 1938 speaks about the inspiration for his songs; the history of the songs "Segur Esemuda" and "Twilight on the island of Sue"; early musical influences; Murray Island love songs; the first song he wrote; European dancing on the Island. Bua Mabo, born 1937, speaks about Murray Island loves songs; European and traditional dancing; men singing the songs while working on the boats; the spread of the songs to other Torres Strait Islands and the mainland; metaphors used in the songs; George Mye.

Partial contents:
  • Rev. Dalton Bon (Singing, guitar) and Bua Mabo (Singing) perform: Segur Esemuda
  • Twilight on the island of Sue (Warraber Island)
Biography/History:

Dalton Bon was born in 1938 and grew up on Mer/Murray Island. He is an Anglican priest. Bua Mabo was born in 1937 and grew up on Mer/Murray Island. He is a cousin of Eddie Mabo.

Notes:
  • Recorded on September 13, 2006 on Thursday Island, Qld.
  • Digital master available National Library of Australia;
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two-level-child

This belongs to the Torres Strait songs project.
This collection contains 11 records.

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