Ruby Hunter died today, aged about 55.
She was an aclaimed singer songwriter from Murray Bridge, South Australia, and of the Ngarrindjeri Aborginal nation.
Her partner is Archie Roach, a powerful voice of indigenous Australians. They met while they were both living on the street at around 16. In later life they made their home into a sort of refuge for troubled Aboriginal youth.
She was a member of the 'stolen generations' - Aboriginal children taken from their parents by force by over-zealous religious groups, and frequently subjected to horrendous abuse. A painful episode in the life of our country.
I've posted a song by Roach, which is very sweet.
Thanks Ruby.
