{"title":"Banbapuy Ganambarr","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the inspiring works of Banbapuy Ganambarr, a distinctive voice in the realm of Education \u0026amp; Reference literature. Known for bringing traditional knowledge to the forefront, Ganambarr's writings provide invaluable insights into Indigenous cultures and wisdom. Among the collection is the influential book \u003cem\u003eSongspirals\u003c\/em\u003e, which delves deep into the rich tapestry of Indigenous songlines and their profound meanings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGanambarr, along with fellow knowledge custodians, offers readers a chance to explore a unique perspective on the world, emphasizing the importance of oral traditions and community wisdom. Their work not only educates but also fosters a deeper appreciation and respect for cultural continuity and connection to land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an educator, a student, or simply an avid reader seeking broader understanding, Banbapuy Ganambarr’s writings provide a rich source of knowledge and enlightenment, drawing you into a world where stories and songs intertwine to share perennial truths.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"songspirals-by-ritjilili-ganambarr-9781760633219","title":"Songspirals","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJoint winner of the 2020 Prime Minister's Award for Non-Fiction.\u003cbr\u003eShortlisted for the 2020 Victorian Premier's Award for Non-Fiction.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe want you to come with us on our journey, our journey of songspirals. Songspirals are the essence of people in this land, the essence of every clan. We belong to the land and it belongs to us. We sing to the land, sing about the land. We are that land. It sings to us.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAboriginal Australian cultures are the oldest living cultures on earth, and at the heart of Aboriginal cultures is song. These ancient narratives of landscape have often been described as a means of navigating across vast distances without a map, but they are much, much more than this. Songspirals are sung by Aboriginal people to awaken Country, to make and remake the life-giving connections between people and place. Songspirals are radically different ways of understanding the relationship people can have with the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor Yolngu people from North East Arnhem Land, women and men play different roles in bringing songlines to life, yet the vast majority of what has been published is about men's place in songlines. \u003ci\u003eSongspirals\u003c\/i\u003e is a rare opportunity for outsiders to experience Aboriginal women's role in crying the songlines in a very authentic and direct form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSongspirals\u003c\/i\u003e are Life. These are cultural words from wise women. As an Aboriginal woman this is profound to learn. As a human being \u003ci\u003eSongspirals\u003c\/i\u003e is an absolute privilege to read.\" - Ali Cobby Eckermann, Yankunytjatjara poet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"To read \u003ci\u003eSongspirals\u003c\/i\u003e is to change the way you see, think and feel this country.\" – Clare Wright, award-winning historian and author\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A rare and intimate window into traditional women's cultural life and their visceral connection to Country. A generous invitation for the rest of us.\" – Kerry O'Brien, Walkley Award-winning journalist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082579165420,"sku":"9781760633219","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23719133482814.jpg?v=1765275730"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/banbapuy-ganambarr.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}