Kutcha Edwards

Kutcha Edwards
Born 1965 (age 5051)
Balranald, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Years active 1991-present
Associated acts
Website www.kutcha-edwards.com

Kutcha Edwards is an indigenous Australian singer and songwriter. He was born in Balranald, New South Wales, in 1965. A member of the Stolen Generations, he was removed from his parents at the age of 18 months.[1][2] He is a Mutti Mutti man. He was named Indigenous Person of the Year at the 2001 NAIDOC Awards[3][4] and won a Deadly for Male Artist of the Year the same year.[5]

Edwards' music career began in 1991 as a member of Watbalimba. He later joined the band Blackfire who he was with during the 1990s.[6] Edwards now fronts the Kutcha Edwards Band and is part of The Black Arm Band. He has appeared as a guest on the SBS TV series RocKwiz.[7] He released his third album, Blak & Blu, produced by Craig Pilkington and featuring Jeff Lang as well as guest appearances by Dan Sultan and Rebecca Barnard among others in October 2012.

Discography

References

  1. George Negus Tonight Broadcast 6.30pm on 7 July 2004
  2. The 7:30 Report Australians witness and celebrate apology
  3. CBOnline 2001National NAIDOC Awards
  4. The Big Issue Australia. Issue 132, September 2001
  5. Radio National: arts today The Deadlys
  6. Kutcha Edwards
  7. RocKwiz series 2: episode 19

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