Message Stick



Naomi & Joel Wenitong

A couple of weeks ago I happened to be watching an episode of the ABC series 'Message Stick'. This particular episode, 'In the Frame: The Wenitongs', featured The Last Kinection, one of Australia's top Indigenous hip-hop groups. Consisting of brother and sister duo Naomi and Joel Wenitong, it demonstrated their determination to make the world a better place through music. Showing pride in their culture, the documentary went on to demonstrate their attempts at breaking in to the mainstream Australian hip-hop scene, where Non-Indigenous artists have dominated the music charts. Despite hardship and struggle Naomi and Joel Wenitong are a prime example of  what hard work and dedication can do in changing the lives of Indigenous Australians for the better.

Perhaps what bothered me most when watching the documentary was indeed the lack of Indigenous artists achieving recognition in the mainstream scene, which poses the question:

Do you think Indigenous artists are adequetely represented in the the mainstream arena?

Take a look and see what you think!
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/messagestick/video/2011/August2011.htm?pres=s3289004&story=1

Make sure to also check out the Message Stick website.
Message Stick : http://www.abc.net.au/tv/messagestick/


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Naomi & Joel Wenitong Image: http://www.abc.net.au/tv/messagestick/stories/s3289004.htm