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Archibald William Roach AC (8 January 1956 – 30 July 2022) was an Australian singer-songwriter and Aboriginal activist. Often referred to as "Uncle Archie", Roach was a Gunditjmara (Kirrae Whurrong/Djab Wurrung [1]) and Bundjalung elder who campaigned for the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Iconic Indigenous Australian singer songwriter and stolen generations Archie Roach.
Jul 30, 2022 · Celebrated Aboriginal musician, songwriter and artist Archie Roach has died at the age of 66 after a long illness. Key points: His sons release a statement saying they are "heartbroken" to announce the death. They say he died surrounded by loved ones. He first became famous after his release of the song Took the Children Away.
Learn about the life and legacy of Archie Roach, who was taken from his family as a child and became a celebrated musician and human rights advocate. Read his obituary, memoir and songs that reflect his personal and cultural journey.
Sep 2, 2022 · Archie Roach, Who Lived and Sang the Aboriginal Blues, Dies at 66 - The New York Times. His song “Took the Children Away,” inspired by his childhood, shook Australians into confronting a grim era...
- Alex Traub
Jul 30, 2022 · Archie Roach, who wrote the hit song Took the Children Away based on his own experience of being taken from his parents, passed away at 66. He was a pioneering and influential artist who used music to communicate, connect and heal the trauma of invasion and the Stolen Generation.
Jul 31, 2022 · Archie Roach, a Gunditjmara and Bundjalung Elder, died at 66 after a long illness. He was a voice of generations, a truth-teller and a survivor of the Stolen Generations, whose songs inspired hope and healing.
